Living with Others

Guidance on sharing accommodation successfully with housemates or flatmates. Articles address finding compatible people, establishing house rules, resolving disputes and ending arrangements.

10 Tips for Solving Disputes

Have a face-to-face conversation with the other person and stay calm, it's the foundation of resolving almost any disagreement.

Advertising for a Flatmate

How to write an effective flatmate ad that attracts the right person for your home.

Checking References of Potential Flatmates

Call previous flatmates directly to verify references instead of relying on written letters that can be faked.

Creating the Right Impression at Interview

Make a good first impression when interviewing as a potential flatmate by dressing well and being friendly from the start.

Decorating Schemes for Shared Accommodation

Make shared living spaces work by sorting out decorating clashes with housemates before moving in together.

Ending a Living Arrangement

Know your rights and responsibilities when ending a shared living situation with a flatmate.

Fighting Fair with a Flatmate

Living with a flatmate means conflicts happen, but you can handle them without unnecessary hurt by discussing issues calmly and fairly.

Flatmates and Disputes

How to handle disagreements with flatmates calmly and work toward solutions that actually stick.

Flatmates and Friendship

Living with someone doesn't mean you have to be friends, here's how to navigate flatmates and friendship the right way.

Flatmates and Mediation

When flatmate arguments won't go away on their own, mediation with a neutral third party can help find a way forward.

Flatmates Becoming Romantic Partners

When flatmates start dating, talk it through with everyone else living there and agree on new house rules together.

House Rules for Flatmates

Set up house rules with your flatmate early to prevent conflicts over food, guests, and shared spaces.

Household Chores for Flatmates

Work out which household chores need doing right away and which ones can wait a bit longer when you're sharing a flat.

Interviewing Flatmates

Questions to ask potential flatmates help you spot incompatible habits and lifestyle clashes before you commit.

Monetary Concerns for Flatmates

Resolve money problems with flatmates by understanding rent obligations, payment responsibilities, and when to seek mediation.

Questionnaire: What House Rules Are Acceptable?

Set house rules that work for everyone by thinking through cleanliness, finances, visitors and more before moving in together.

Questionnaire: Why Do You Want to Share Accommodation?

Figure out if you're house sharing for the right reasons with this honest questionnaire about your motivations, personality and lifestyle.

Questions to Ask Potential Roommates

Ask the right questions before committing to a roommate and avoid living situations that don't work for you.

Removing a Flatmate

Here's what to do if a flatmate's behavior becomes threatening or unbearable, from reporting to police to exploring legal options.

Tenants' Rights: Changes to Your Living Circumstances

When your living situation changes as a tenant, knowing what you can and can't do legally helps protect your housing rights.