Posts with tag roommate

Most of us have a saga about a roommate-gone-wrong; some of us have dozens of sob stories and are still waiting for that perfect living companion. But few of us, in retrospect, probably thought enough about what we could have asked a potential roommate to determine if they would be a suitable match. Instead, we tend... Continue Reading »

Dear Apartment Guru, My dad asked if he could move in with me for a few weeks this summer. He has to be out of his house due to a whole host of complications that have been coming up for him since late last year, when he lost his job. He has a new job that is really close to where I live, so I think he just sees it as the... Continue Reading »

Dear Apartment Guru, Being new in town and not knowing anyone, I ended up living with someone who really just pays me rent but, unknown to her parents, mostly lives on a nearby military base with her guy. It's pretty ideal for me. But there is one problem that's getting to me: Sometimes her parents call our house. How... Continue Reading »

Why can't finding a roommate be easy? Do there have to be so many weirdos out there trying to rent rooms? Today we have some great Craigslist Rental Roommate Nightmares, featuring, open-minded couples, annoying parole officers, stumbling drunks and more. Continue Reading »

What is on the Rental Roommate Nightmare plate for today? What big red flags will wave in your face via a Craigslist roommate-wanted ad? Well, sit back and prepare yourself. We've got rent trade that involves sex and possibly animals, a guy with assault weapons, and of course a non-creepy nudist. Read on to find out... Continue Reading »

Dear Apartment Guru, My roommate is really passive aggressive. She decided one day, for no discernible reason, that she hates me. There was absolutely no discussion about why, only the slamming of doors and cabinets when I walked into rooms and notes left on the refrigerator including the following: Dear Dirtbag, Not... Continue Reading »

Time for more nightmare roommate scenarios from San Francisco. In this edition we found several potential-nightmare situations found in ads on Craigslist. Take your pick. Do you want to rent the room without a door where the guy wants to use you for eye-candy? How about the psychedelic explorers who smoke pot all day? Then... Continue Reading »

No resident adviser! No curfews! No rules, right?! Getting your first college apartment is tons of fun. However, if you plan on having a housemate you'd be wise to do the following: Continue Reading »

Finding a good roommate can mean the difference between living in peace and staying away until the evil one is asleep.Here are some tips on how to find a roommate, and how to find someone who needs a roommate, to get you started in your search. Continue Reading »