off-campus finances among roommate -- suggestions?

Vderon
Tue, 19 May 2009 09:20:53 +0000

D had a horrible experience Junior year and a better one Senior year but still had some conflicts. I paid D’s rent fully for 6 months at the beginning of each semester, and ignored any problems the others had paying their rent. I only cosigned for D.

They each did label their food because that was an issue- some kids like the chips and junk food, or the expensive bottled water, while the other ones don’t.

There can be surprise issues- like the cat that came into the household middle of the year when D is allergic to cats.

There really should be a meeting to discuss potential issues and cleaning tasks, and then a whiteboard to keep up with it.