Having a roommate can be amazing, especially when it comes to splitting expenses, having someone to talk to daily and taking turns preparing dinner. There are many positive results of sharing your Camden apartment home with a trustworthy roommate, which makes roommate life a no brainer for all ages! At times, the ongoing development of the roommate relationship is something that can get tough, especially when different living habits become exposed. Here are a few tips for making sure that you and your roommate have a peaceful lifestyle and home.

1. Roommate Agreement

Creating and signing a roommate agreement helps prevent future stress and chaos in your household. Most universities require students who room together to complete a roommate agreement and have found that these help in many ways. Little things such as sleeping patterns, music levels, cleanliness, overnight visitors, how food and household items are shared, and pet preferences are some of the topics that this agreement should cover.  Initiating this agreement is a sanity and friendship saver.

2. Assign responsibilities

No one enjoys completing household chores but let’s be honest, they have to get done. Making it clear who is responsible specific chores such as washing dishes or taking out the trash is essential. If the responsibilities are split, creating a weekly schedule may be ideal as well.

3. Ask first

           Don’t just assume that you can use your roommates shampoo or wear their clothes. If something does not belong to you, ask before helping yourself first.

4. Clean Up after Yourself

If you make a mess, clean it up! When having a roommate, you must remember that you cannot leave your apartment in a condition that may upset the other person.

5. RESPECT

Respect goes a long away, especially when having a roommate. At time you may need to refer back to your roommate agreement or ask them if they would be okay with something you’re planning. This is especially important when inviting over guest, whether during the day or for those planning to stay the night. Always remember that your home is not just yours, which means you have to always consider your roommates feelings.

These small pointers can help you have the perfect roommate situation. If you are currently without a roommate and thinking about inviting a friend to join our Camden family, we have roommate style floorplans available in each of our Camden communities. There are also websites that help make finding roommates easier, such as Roomster. Camden also makes monthly rental payment easier for roommates by allowing online credit card payments ! Don't be afraid of split responsibilities with another person, as it will benefit the entire household. Be sure to visit our website to find the perfect apartment for you and your roommate.