I live with my parents, and I'm searching for a place to live for the first time. Somewhere near Cal State Fullerton. A question about credit checks, and how to improve my search. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 5 answers

[nyc] my roommate is a few thousand bucks behind on rent, our lease is up at the end of august, and my other roommate and i are both very worried he's not going to give our landlord everything he's owed before then. are there any ways for the two of us who are square with the landlord financially to avoid getting massively screwed by this (in the legal system + credit records) other than us ponying up his share? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

My roommate and I are looking for a 3rd roommate. We will most likely end up getting a roommate who neither of us knew previously. Should my current roommate and I be the only parties who sign the lease, and technically sublet to the third, in case any problems arise, or should all three of us sign the new lease? What are pros and cons of each. Which option do you think is best. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm in a financial pickle due to a bad choice of roommates two years ago. What are my options? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 6 answers

What do I need to know about living with someone from Japan? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 18 answers

Practicing & Playing Music in Washington DC: Learning the banjo without getting murdered [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 10 answers

My roommate owes me $500 in bills and will likely owe twice as much until our lease is up. I need the money. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 24 answers

ApartmentTechnologyFilter: What sorts of fun DIY technology projects can I use to improve the apartment-living experience for my roommates and I? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 9 answers

Tried to stay with someone in a college dorm - their roommates said OK, I booked non-refundable plane tickets, I'm here now, and their roommates are backing out. Help! [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I get my roommate out of the house?? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 29 answers

How do I calm down and stop being constantly annoyed at an obnoxious, but ultimately harmless roommate? I treat him poorly, and though he's no bag of sunshine he's still a human being. [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 31 answers

Young (24) single female looking to sublet a room or share a house with strangers in a large US city. What things should I look for/insist on to maximize my chances of having a pleasant, safe, experience? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Our former roommate had a cat, which he was babysitting for his ex. He lived with us for 6 months and barely acknowledged this wonderful, personable animal - they hadn't bothered to give her a name - and my girlfriend and I became close with her and kept her for 2 months after the roommate moved out. Now he has reappeared and wants to take her back to a lonely, neglected existence. We want to say no. How can we do this? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 94 answers

Do I have to pay for my roommate's HD-TV add-ons for the cable bill? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 57 answers

My roommate's long-distance boyfriend asked me to help him surprise her. But I'm afraid he might be the one who gets surprised, if she's sleeping with someone else (I'm not sure). What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 30 answers

My roommate is stalking my sister. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 31 answers

My roommate gives copies of our apartment keys to visiting guests. I'm uncomfortable with this but can't think of a good argument against the practice. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 20 answers

Why do we all have headaches? Or The Case of the Mysterious Headache Mystery House. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 27 answers

RoommateFilter: My roommate of over a year really gets on my nerves, and I’m too timid to confront her. Is it too late to do anything besides move out? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 22 answers

What makes a great roommate really great? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 31 answers

What can I do about my roommates that f**k with me? Is there some legal way to deal with this? Is there some sort of Jedi mind trick I can put on them to make them stop? It is really getting bad and it may turn violent. Please help find a way to deal with this. [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 60 answers

How do I be a good roommate to a gal with severe Asberger's? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 10 answers

Calling Excel wizards: Splitting groceries in Excel between 3 people [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 7 answers

My future flatmates and I would like to be randomly assigned to the bedrooms in our apartment. There are three of us, but one of us is currently overseas until we move in. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2007 - 24 answers

Are there any faux-pas to watch out for when looking for accomodations for University? Snag: I'm going into first year Undergrad, the year most people either spend at home or in University provided residence. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 21 answers

I'm pretty sure my roommate is an addict, how do I deal with this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 48 answers

Sign lease or move? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2007 - 7 answers

The ethics of getting a cat. A roommate and I have been planning to get a cat when our allergic roommates move out. We got the OK from the new roommates on getting the cats. The day after the three new roommates signed the lease, one of them calls and asks us to not get the cat because his girlfriend is allergic. What should we do? (Apologies for the length inside) [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 95 answers

Dream living situation turned nightmare. Is there a way get rid of the problem roomies before things turn even uglier? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 19 answers

When, if ever, do I try to repair this post-relationship friendship? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 16 answers

Should I move or should I stay and bear just a few more months till I have a better idea about my job? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Bizarre-roomie/iTunes-filter. (It's kind of convoluted, so let's just leave it at... [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 19 answers

Do I have the common courtesy obligation (ie, this is NOT a legal question) to find a replacement roommate on a month to month lease? What if my current roommates are being picky in terms of who they are willing to live with? At what point am I free of courteous obligations to find someone? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 18 answers

My roommates have a really annoying habit of leaving the microwave door ajar after they're done using it. In other words, the microwave beeps, they take their food out, and then leave the door hanging. Am I being exposed to unsafe levels of radiation?
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 34 answers

Today I find myself in a precarious situation. I am a college student who happens to live in a four bedroom apartment with two other guys; however, I have discoverd that one of my roommates is flying his internet girlfriend in from Alaska on Saturday morning so that they can live together (The story gets better/worse - they developed their relationship through playing Warcraft). [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 95 answers

Help me muffle (or eliminate) the sound escaping from my badly-hung door so that my roommates are less likely to figure out what sort of shenanigans I'm up to in my room... [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 16 answers

What are some good ways to avoid strife and keep things fair in a shared living arrangement? Somewhat exhaustive explanation inside. [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2006 - 16 answers

Roommate-filter: I've been in the same apartment (without a lease) in NYC for 9 years. It's time for a new roommate. What can I do to protect myself from psychos and other difficult roommate situations? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Looking for co-op housing in Chicago. Does any one have any suggestions? Even better if the co-op is run by graduate students but it is not a necessity. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 11 answers

What to do with a friend that completely lacks social skills? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 26 answers

My roommate had loud sex in the apartment while I had a guy I'd *just* started dating over. Totally rude, or fact of life? Specific details inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 25 answers

How is it to have a blind roommate? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2006 - 12 answers

Roommate filter: We're having issues with a housemate/friend. [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2005 - 27 answers

My roommate is in a deep depression. What are my responsibilities? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2005 - 63 answers

How can I get my roommates to clean up after themselves? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2005 - 48 answers

I’m single, 25, and have always had at least one other housemate. Assuming that money is not a factor, what do I need to do/know before I decide to live alone? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 25 answers

I live with three roommates in a large apartment, and we need a system to help us split the chores and get along. [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2005 - 22 answers

I live with two friends who are a couple -- wonderful people I've known for many years. They're great in every aspect, except for their incessant baby-talking and PDA. Now, I'm not so much of a prude that I object to cuddling and a light kiss in common areas, but these two are beginning to drive me nuts. They baby-talk, loudly, for hours in every room of the house and make out on the couch while the rest of us (I have several roommates) are watching TV, and generally just make a normally benign situation very uncomfortable. They're in their late 20s and have been together for five years, so this isn't some teenage gushfest thing. I don't want to put a damper on their happiness, but I'm finding myself gritting my teeth or having to leave the room every time I hear, "Iz my baby waby doing fwine! How is my baby-waby!" How should I keep my sanity? I'll be moving in June, so moving out isn't an option now, nor is the situation horrible enough to warrant something like that. I've also tried leaving the room very pointedly every time they begin, but that apparently hasn't gotten the idea across, either.
posted on Nov 28, 2004 - 24 answers

I just spent a lot of money to get stood up on meeting a guy about an apartment. (more)
posted on Jun 7, 2004 - 16 answers