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Steps:
1. Communicate openly with your roommate. Agree to talk about issues before they get out of control.
2. Accept that sometimes people will be in a bad mood. If she says she doesn't want to go do something with you, don't take it personally.
3. Decide early how the rent and utilities will be split, and what to do if one person can't make the month's payments.
4. Establish rules about food, company, chores, noise, tobacco and alcohol use, and parking. Make sure each person's expectations and responsibilities are clear.
5. Respect your roommate's right to privacy and her possessions. Always ask before you borrow anything, no matter how small.
6. Knock before entering her room.
7. Don't tie up the only phone line ' consider getting separate lines for each of you.
8. Take messages from callers. Get the name and phone number and write it down where your roommate will see it.
9. Begin your statements with "I," as in "I get really annoyed when you leave your dishes in the sink" instead of "You're such a pig!" Focus on her behavior, not her personally.
10. Recognize that some people are neater, louder, more private, or more possessive than others. Don't expect your roommate to mirror your own personality.
11. Treat her the way you expect to be treated.
12. Don't lie. If you screw up, admit it immediately.
Tips:
Show your appreciation for your roommate's courtesy once in a while.
Don't walk around the house in your underwear.
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.
