roomate help

[dcgrumpy]

see thats whats nice, we both think like this.

Then problem solved, you don't need a contract

 

[PrincessTiff]

If you have to write up a contract that lengthy, why would you even consider getting a roommate? 20 minutes for phone calls when other roommate is waiting for the phone?!? Is this prison?

Are you sure your "friend" is the controlling one?!?

 

[CheshireVal]

the ultiilty companay wont care but the judge will

Let me guess, Judge Judy?

Why did you come on here asking for advice, when you are ignoring 100% of the posters on this thread who have told you that contract is not a good idea and won't accomplish anything?

 

[flying_babyb]

Because if you proclaim yourself queen of the apartment and hand her a list of arbitrary rules that you've made up without her input, then that's just going to create bad blood from the getgo.
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shes already done this. This is my way of getting some controll. Her mother is giving us like everything and causing me to NOT be able to take alot of my belongings. Shes acting like its just her place but the thing is I cant afford 500 for rent alone. I can though afford 250. If she moves out, well then I convince our other freind to move in
ALot of this IS rules she and I have talked about. Im just putting them on paper.

 

[Lisa L from MI]

I have read a few posts of this thread but not all but I can say....and say from experience....DON'T DO IT!!! I moved out of my parents house long ago into an apartment with a good friend. The "goodness" in our friendship lasted about 6 months!!! Those second 6 months living there (until the lease was up) was living "heck"!!!!! Now, we weren't friends for 10 years but for about 4 or 5 and were practically inseperable.......This happened almost 20 years ago and I have yet to speak/see her since......Living with friends is usually NOT a good idea. JMHO

 

[flying_babyb]

Ok so when I get screwed over on bills and that Ill let ya know.

 

[dcgrumpy]

Im just putting them on paper.

Why bother?

 

[Toby'sFriend]

Originally Posted by flying_babyb View Post
the ultiilty companay wont care but the judge will

no again. Not a contract like that which is completely vague and unenforceable.
A judge might thank you for bringing a bit of humor into the day, but most likely they will say "This does not make sense."

Just out of curiosity, how are you planning to track the number of warnings roommates One and Two have received in regards to the 10 Warnings of Rule infractions before they get told they have to move -

are you going to put up a big posterboard with Gold and Red Stars?

 

[hydster]

Ok so when I get screwed over on bills and that Ill let ya know.

Why? I mean you have pages of people telling you why it's a bad idea and you've chosen to ignore them....why would any of us care that you got screwed over. Most of us would probably think "told ya so" and move on!

 

[CheshireVal]

If you're really so sure you're going to get screwed over on bills...

WHY again are you choosing to move in with her? *scratches head*

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Do yourself a favor....get on Craig's List, pick up a newspaper, find a different place to live!
You have options!

 

[disykat]

Ok so when I get screwed over on bills and that Ill let ya know.

And we'll all say we told you not to move in with her.

 

[Hedy]

Weren't you moving in with your sister?

 

[Lisa L from MI]

I just went back and read the contract and all I can say is

And thinking back to my friend/room-mate situation (see post above) and the contract all I can say is

I just wish you had another option than doing this...couldn't you just stay with your mom and the other family member and contribute your 250 for a while?....Until you could think of other options??

Oh and I don't know about your state but in MI utility companies have started to report to your credit agencies if you are late....just a heads up for you....

Good luck in whatever you decide!

 

[flying_babyb]

no again. Not a contract like that which is completely vague and unenforceable.
A judge might thank you for bringing a bit of humor into the day, but most likely they will say "This does not make sense."

?

If you think its so vauge how would you make it work?

 

[CheshireVal]

If you think its so vauge how would you make it work?

Open it up in MS Word. Choose "Select All," and then press delete.

 

[Lisa L from MI]

Open it up in MS Word. Choose "Select All," and then press delete.

ITA!!

 

[RitaZ.]

If the utility company doesn't get their money, they have the power to ruin your credit. Something to keep in mind.

 

[hydster]

If you think its so vauge how would you make it work?

Delete it! The only way to make it work would be to delete it and find someone more "reputable" to bunk with!

 

[poohandwendy]

Not sure why you seem to be totally ignoring the general consensus here.

Most of us have been there, done that. You are going into a roommate situation knowing you will have trouble, knowing it won't work due to your personalities and even thinking it will end up in court. Bottom line, not a good idea all the way around.

It's no different than it you were telling us you were planning on getting married, but didn't like many things about the guy, didn't think you would do well living together and figured you need to write up a contract to force him to be the husband you are looking for (in order to protect yourself for 'divorce court') ...we would all say DON'T DO IT.

It's obviously not a good idea. You cannot force someone to be a compatable roommate, not with a contract...not with all the talking in the world. If you are not compatable, you should not move in together. It's that simple.