Shared Socialising

Managing social situations when living with others requires clear boundaries and communication. Topics include guest policies, romantic partners, quiet hours and resolving conflicts over visitors.

Disagreements Over Guests

Work out house rules with your flatmate about overnight guests, visitors from out of town, and emergency situations to avoid conflict.

Flatmates and Family Visits

Set ground rules with your flatmates about family visits to avoid misunderstandings over notice, cleaning, and how long guests can stay.

Flatmates and Romantic Partners

How to talk to your flatmate about their constant stream of romantic partners moving in and out of your shared space.

House Rules for Guests

Set house rules for different types of guests to keep your home comfortable and reduce stress for everyone living there.

Overnight Guest Policies

Set house rules with flatmates about overnight guests before problems start, covering notice, boundaries, and how to handle disagreements.

Party Policies

Set house rules about parties with your flatmate to avoid conflict over hosting gatherings and noise.

Questionnaire: Can You Force Your Flatmate Out?

Whether you can force your flatmate to leave depends on whose name is on the tenancy agreement and the reason for the dispute.

Quiet Hours

Set house rules with flatmates to ensure everyone gets the quiet time they need for sleep, work and relaxation.

Unofficial Flatmates

When houseguests stop visiting and start living with you, it can breach your rental agreement and create legal problems for everyone involved.

When Flatmates' Friends Don't Get Along

Handle tension between flatmates' friends with practical steps like limiting time together and respecting differences.