Following are items you should consider prior to ever interviewing a potential roommate.

What to charge, or what you are willing to pay for rent. If you're not sure what is a fair amount we suggest you look at other like listings within this site, and consider your own financial situation.

Length of time your room will be available for rent, or length of time you plan to stay.

How many people (and/or pets) are you comfortable living with? Will additional rooms be rented to others?

How important is your future parking situation?

How utilities will be paid (amount and when are payments due)?

Who's name will the utilities be under?

Will there be a security deposit, lease terms, receipts for payments?

 

Compatibility is important, and we recommend you be aware of critical issues that will make living with your new roommate enjoyable. Following are a few things to consider when interviewing your potential new roommate.

What is your level of importance of household and personal security? Do you lock the doors while at home? Are you concerned if your roommate has not been heard from in over 48 hours?

How important is a clean household? How frequently do you expect your roommate to participate in household cleaning?

Are you OK with roommates borrowing your belongings or would you prefer they did not?

Are you OK with personal property being left in common areas?

Do you plan to share any household consumables or keep everything separate?

Are there any concerns about household clothing in common areas? Are you OK with you roommate walking around in their underwear?

What type of relationship are you looking for with your new roommate? Are you looking for someone to hang out with or someone to just share the bills?

Are political or religious outlooks important to you?

What are your expectations of household noise? Are you a night owl or an early bird?

Is smoking an issue? Are certain areas off limits or designated for smoking?

What are your views on consumption of alcohol and/or recreational drugs?

Will family members be stopping by? How frequently and for what length of time?

Is there a "significant other(s)" that will be stopping over? How often? Will they be staying the night? How often?

Are there out of town friends/family that will be visiting? Would you prefer them to stay in a hotel or at the household?