Make sure that there is someone else in the house with you when prospective flatmates arrive. If you live alone, be wary of giving this information to prospective flatmates over the phone. They could use this knowledge to break into your apartment when you are alone.
Enough with the scary stuff! It is also really important to feel confident that you are compatible and will be comfortable with your new housemates before you move in (although this is something you can never be certain of).
It is also important that you reach agreement on their house rules—you can’t move in and immediately demand changes in the way things are done. Here are a couple of issues you should have a think about before moving in with a stranger:
• If one flatmate steals property from another, it won’t be covered by home and contents insurance because the flatmate has a key. But this is a matter that the police can deal with, so make sure that you have the identification details and keep the references of all of your flatmates.
• You must also make sure that your flatmates are responsible; if they carelessly leave windows or doors open, you won’t be covered by insurance if your home is broken into.
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