{"id":464,"date":"2021-08-11T15:20:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T15:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/blog\/things-to-discuss-with-your-roommate-before-you-move-in\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:16:39","slug":"things-to-discuss-with-your-roommate-before-you-move-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/blog\/things-to-discuss-with-your-roommate-before-you-move-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Discuss With Your Roommate Before You Move In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shouldering the cost of rent is tough to do on your own. Why not cut the bill in half by sharing your apartment with a roommate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any relationship in your life, be it with a friend, family member, or partner, communication is essential. When you share a space with someone, unresolved issues can make your home an uncomfortable place to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After first moving in, you might go through the honeymoon phase. You\u2019re both so excited to be in a new space that it seems like nothing can go wrong! But after a few months, you start to notice the snags. Is one of you always doing the dishes? Are the bills divided evenly between you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before signing a lease together, have a frank discussion about what you want your living arrangement to look like. Here are a few talking points to bring up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dividing The Bills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though it can be difficult to talk about money, making assumptions can end up putting both of you in an uncomfortable position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to split the rent 50\/50? What about other bills, like water, electricity, and the internet? Money can be a huge source of tension in any relationship, but especially with a roommate. It\u2019s best to have everything on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharing Common Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In an apartment, it\u2019s almost inevitable that you\u2019ll end up sharing a few items; things like toilet paper, paper towels, and condiments. However, it\u2019s important to set your boundaries. If there are items you don\u2019t want to share, let your roommate know! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Each Other\u2019s Pet Peeves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For most of us, it\u2019s a bit uncomfortable to tell others what annoys us. But if a sink full of dirty dishes makes you boil with rage, you\u2019ll want to be upfront about it before you share a kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In turn, try to be mindful of what your roommate asks of you. A reciprocal relationship of mutual respect will make your apartment a more comfortable place for the two of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning & Chores<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to cleanliness standards. Maybe you don\u2019t mind when the floors get a bit dirty or the counters are slightly messy, but your roommate might. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep things fair, try to rotate between who does what chores. Talk about both your preferences so you can agree on a cleaning schedule that you\u2019re both happy with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Schedules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You and your roommate live two different lives\u2014you work different jobs, sleep at different times, and have different hobbies. But if your roommate is a night owl, and you have to get up for work at 6 AM, you\u2019ll want to communicate about being quiet during sleep times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having Guests Over<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How comfortable are either of you with guests staying over? You might be caught off guard if you come home to find a stranger in the apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent any discomfort, be sure to let your roommate know when you\u2019re having company over. Ask them to do the same! If one person has their partner over all <\/em>the time, it may be time to discuss sharing the bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationships take work; the one you have with your roommate is no different. When you\u2019re sharing an apartment, it\u2019s important to be mindful of each other\u2019s space, belongings, and preferences. Once you\u2019ve found someone to live with, the next step is finding somewhere to rent an apartment in Winnipeg<\/a>. At Globe Property Management, we\u2019ve got you covered. Check out our website to browse hundreds of apartment listings near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shouldering the cost of rent is tough to do on your own. Why not cut the bill in half by sharing your apartment with a roommate? Like any relationship in your life, be it with a friend, family member, or partner, communication is essential. When you share a space with someone, unresolved issues can make […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":467,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=464"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":466,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464\/revisions\/466"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}