Living with multiple roommates is always an exciting move to make, but of course it raises many legal issues.
While you may feel like you’re prepared, having been a tenant in the past, it may be a different situation when others are involved in the process too.
So before you break out those invites to your housewarming party, here are five legal issues to keep in mind if you’re going to have multiple roommates:
Lastly, don’t forget that while domestic pets may be OK (depending on your lease of course), hipster farm animals are likely not welcome. Let your roommates know.
Related Resources:
- The Top Ten Lease Terms You Should Have When Renting (FindLaw)
- 5 Smart Legal Moves Before You Sign a Lease (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- If Roommate Moves Out, Can You Keep Her Stuff? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- Get an Attorney to Review Your Lease With a Legal Plan From LegalStreet (LegalStreet.com)(Disclosure: LegalStreet and FindLaw.com are owned by the same company.)
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