Do I need to pay rent for an apartment I no longer inhabit? I'm not on the lease, but these are friends. Somewhat lengthy discourse to follow...bear with me. [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2008 - 4 answers

My roommate/friend has no idea how to wash dishes, but he thinks he does, and I'm worried for my health! [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2008 - 58 answers

AskMe the Ethicist: how do we divide this plumbing bill among 3 roommates (or am I a jerk for not wanting to split it evenly) [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2008 - 48 answers

Study abroad roommate-love 101! Help me detach! [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - 8 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

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

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

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

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

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

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