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Living with roommates: agree these things first
Most roommate conflicts are not about personality; they are about expectations nobody said out loud. Talk about these before anyone moves in.
iLIVV Guides · 27 August 2026 · 4 min read
A good roommate match starts with a conversation, not a viewing. Before you commit, talk through the practical questions and write the answers down.
- Money: who pays rent and bills, how the split works, and what happens if one person is late.
- Space: shared areas, guests, overnight visitors, and quiet hours.
- Habits: cleaning rota, smoking, pets, cooking smells and noise.
- Lifestyle: work or study schedules, and how you each like to spend evenings.
- Exit: how much notice if someone leaves, and who finds the replacement.
Meet in a public place first, tell a friend where you are going, and keep early conversations on iLIVV. When you are both comfortable, sign a simple agreement covering the points above and who is named on the tenancy.