3.Find
the right flatmates
The
best way to avoid a bad flatmate situation is to pick your flatmates carefully
from the start. If you’re living in halls of residence this may not be possible
and you’ll be stuck with the luck of the draw, but if you are contemplating
private accommodation then you’re in the driver’s seat. Get motivated to scout
out your own place, that way you can interview potential flatmates rather than
the other way around. Make sure you and any potential flatmates agree on:
- Alcohol,
cigarette and drugs policies.
- What, and
when, is considered “quiet time.”
- Hygiene
standards for communal living areas, and bathrooms.
- A set
schedule for cleaning and chores.
- How you will
divide food and cooking.
- Overnight and
longer term guests.
- Pets.
