Finding the Right Memphis Apartment Roommate
Jan 2nd, 2008 by Memphis Apartments
Finding a Memphis apartment roommate can seem more challenging than finding a Memphis apartment. Here are some simple tips to help you find the right Memphis apartment roommate.
The first step in locating the right roommate is to know where to look. You would probably prefer someone that you know, or at least a friend of a friend. If you’d like to stick within your social circle, you should start by sending out an email to all of your friends, telling them to pass it on to any potential roommate matches that they can think of. You’re sure to hear back from a number of people, and since they know you the people that they pick have a good chance of becoming a good roommate match.
Or if you’re more daring and comfortable taking a risk, you can always post fliers describing the Memphis apartment for rent to find a roommate.
Once you have some potential candidates, you can begin to find out which roommate would be best for you. Be sure to have a serious but comfortable discussion about anything that could involve living together and any “house rules” that you would like to set. It’s important to find out the basics such as night owl or early riser, neat freak or doesn’t mind a mess but don’t forget to ask the necessary personal questions as well. Make sure you understand one another’s lifestyles before deciding to share a Memphis apartment space. If you’re still unsure, ask for a reference or two. You’re going to want to do your homework when choosing someone to live with.
Now once you’ve found someone whom you feel would make a good roommate, make sure you take the following steps.
See that all roommates sign the lease; you don’t want to be stuck paying two rents if your roommate is not all you had hoped for.
You should create a written agreement. It may not be legally binding, but it’s good to record all the rules you and your roommate have agreed upon to reduce confusion and dispute.
Other things to consider addressing include the rent amount each roommate will pay and when it’s due, how the utilities are split, chores, quiet hours, and other features that will keep the peace.