Roommates

Roommates - Things to Consider

Who you live with may be even more important than where you live, so it’s a good idea to think through the decision of whether to have roommates and who your roommates will be. This list of suggested questions to ask potential roommates is a good place to start.

While your best friend might seem like an obvious choice, be sure that you have considered the challenges that living in close quarters will bring. Living together can sometimes strain friendships, especially if you disagree about cleanliness, parties, guests, paying bills, or expectations of each other.

Roommate Contract

Off-Campus Student Services recommends that a Roommate Contract be completed anytime a new lease is signed or a lease is renewed. This document is designed to provide its users the opportunity to establish some guidelines related to the details of their living arrangements. 

We encourage you spend quality time discussing each section, being as forthright and honest with your opinions as possible. 

Although designed to be a legally binding agreement, its main purpose is to provide a chance for you to proactively discuss issues that could potentially become areas of conflict.

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Roommate Considerations

Below is a list of questions to ask yourself and any potential roommates to help you prevent conflicts later.

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