Test yourself with our roommate personality test.
1. Do you tend to find fault with others? Yes or no
2. Are you a moody person? Yes or no
3. Have you ever had a check bounce before? Yes or no
4. Do you generally pay your bills after the due date? Yes or no
5. Do you wait for someone else to contact the landlord about a maintenance problem? Yes or no
6. Do others call you a "messy person". Yes or no
7. Do you start quarrels with other people? Yes or no
8. Are you regularly late for class or work? Yes or no
9. Do you frequently have friends over on the weekend to party? Yes or no
10. Is it difficult for you to make new friends? Yes or no
11. Do you like to keep the volume of your TV or stereo way up? Yes or no
12. Is it difficult for you to forgive people? Yes or no
13. Do you need to be alone a lot? Yes or no
14. Are you a "neat freak"? Yes or no
15. Do you usually leave dirty dishes in the sink? Yes or no
16. Do you smoke inside the house? Yes or no
17. Do you regularly get drunk? Yes or no
18. If you lived in a "no pet" apartment or house, would you hide your pet from your landlord? Yes or no
19. When asked to help clean up is your answer - I did not make that mess or I did not leave that there? Yes or no
20. Is it difficult for you to clean up after someone other than yourself? Yes or no
If you answered yes to 4 or more of these question, you should probably try to find a place just for yourself.
Moving Your Pet
Getting through the emotional stress of moving is difficult enough for adults and children. But what about pets, a species with whom we can't even level? Pet owners are often baffled by their pets' behavior during and after a move. Sometimes it's a personality change, a regression in housebreaking habits or a sudden unexplained illness. Even if you don't notice something that dramatic, there's no question that your faithful companion is feeling stress. How do you move your pet and keep the strain to an absolute minimum -- both to yourself and your beloved pet?
Is That Apartment Hazardous to Your Health?
When you sign a lease committing yourself to a unit in an apartment complex or building, you're agreeing to live in close quarters with strangers. You're also making the assumption that your building will be properly managed and maintained. That includes such factors as air quality and adequate pest control. As a tenant, you have rights, of course, but some of the most serious threats to your health -- such as carbon monoxide -- are ones you can't even see or smell.
Does The Landlord Have To Clean The Apartment Before I Move In?
QUESTION:What can I do about a landlord who promised a clean and newly painted apartment before we moved in, but didn't deliver? We have moved in because we had nowhere else to go, but I am concerned about our children's health and the total well-being of our family. Can I report the unhealthy living conditions to the health department? Please let me know of my legal rights or how to go about this problem in a dignified manner.
