posted 10th November 2023
Top Rules for a Happy House Share
Renting a property with a friend or acquaintance? Never lived with anyone before? Here are some top tips to help manage your new living situation.
Understand Your Tenancy Agreement
Most likely you and your housemates have signed a joint tenancy agreement that outlines the rules of the tenancy. Keep a copy of it handy in case there is confusion over tenant/landlord responsibilities.
Bills
It's up to you and the person (or people) you live with to decide how to split the bills (most flatmates go 50/50).
Cleaning
Agree on which areas are communal and divide the cleaning duties equally. If you really hate cleaning, split the costs of a professional cleaner.
Respect
If you and your flatmate have different work schedules, be respectful of their space and your noise levels.
Food
At the start of the tenancy, decide if you will shop together or separately. Can some items be shared and others kept for yourself? Whatever you agree, stick to it.
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