Leading causes of roommate conflicts
Leading causes of roommate conflicts

Lets face it, every once in a while roommates will get into conflicts. Sometimes you can solve them and move on, but sometimes you can’t solve them and you have to go your separate ways. In this week’s blog, we decided to talk about some of the leading causes of roommate conflicts. If you know what the common causes of conflicts are, maybe you’ll be able to get ahead of them before they blow up into something major. We just hope if you're reading this, it’s not too late.

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Advice for Landlords
Advice for Landlords

In this week’s blog, we decided to give landlords some advice because without them, there wouldn’t be as many off-campus housing options for students. We get to speak to landlords and tenants on a regular basis, so we are in a unique position where we get to see things from both perspectives, and we would like to share our thoughts with you.

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Nightmare Roommates
Nightmare Roommates

In this week’s blog, we rounded up some of our members worst experiences with some of their former roommates. We asked our members if they had ever lived with a nightmare roommate, and if they had, what was it about their roommate that made them an absolute nightmare to live with.

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Common Tenancy Problems and How to Solve Them
Common Tenancy Problems and How to Solve Them

So you’re about to sign your lease or you recently just moved into a new place. As stressful as searching for accommodation or a roommate may be, various issues can come up once you’ve signed the lease and are trying to settle in. We’re here to walk you through some of the most common tenancy issues, and the best ways to deal with them.

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Types of Roommate Living Arrangements
Types of Roommate Living Arrangements

Most of you are currently living with a roommate or planning on living with a roommate in the near future. This week, we wanted to share the different types of roommate living arrangements so that you understand your legal position with your roommates and your landlord. If you’re renting for the first time, or you are about to sign a lease, we recommend you read this

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