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Be Sure To Check Out Your Prospective Roommate
by Trey Huguley
Selecting a roommate for a new place isn't as easy as it sounds. In many cases, a friend, family member or coworker will be an easy choice. You know them, you trust them (in most cases)and you shouldn't have any problems sharing the financial responsibilities of being roommates.
But what if you don't know them? What if you find a roomy through Craigslist or one of the other online classifieds that are commonly used to find roommates?
Generally, we are far too trusting about these people whom we hardly know. When we are children we are taught not to talk to strangers. Why shouldn't this carry over into adult hood?
When you cosign on a lease with a roommate, you are accepting responsibility for their financial and physical actions when it comes to renting your apartment. This isn't smart to do with someone you hardly know.
Before you move in with someone you met off the internet, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to try and do to screen them and make sure they are "A- okay." Check it:
Credit Report- Ask to see a recent credit report. With this, you will be able to see if they are well in debt which could lead to inability to pay rent. You could also see if they are late on their payments for things, which could be a sign that they may be late on rent...which will reflect on you as well. If everything seems fine on the credit report...that's a great sign.
Proof Of Employment- You want to make sure that they are going to be able to pay rent each month, so you may want to ask them to see proof of employment like a paystub. Not only will you be able to see that they are gainfully employed, but you'll also be able to see if they make enough to cover their part of the rent. Generally, you will want to make sure that they make at least 4 to 5 times the price of their part of the rent.
References- You could also ask them for the phone numbers of past roommates or people from whom they have rented. You could follow up and make sure that these people had great experiences or poor ones.
If they had great experiences and your prospective roomy meets all of the above, then its a green light. If not, proceed with caution.
If only dating were that easy?
About the Author
As a trusted apartment resource, Trey (ApartmentHomeLiving.com) wants to make your apartment shopping experience stress-free by showcasing the most apartments and providing you with accurate information on each one, updated every single day. ApartmentHomeLiving.com
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