What are the 5 common types of roommate problems?

Guest Post by Avantika Laxman

There are very few lucky individuals who get to share houses for rent in Bangalore with their friends. In fact there are some that find good roommates who eventually become friends for lifetime. But majority of the times we hear about the problems faced while sharing an apartment with a stranger or a bad roommate.

Housing price has gone high

Since the price rates of the housing property has gone so high in the past few years that it is becoming a compulsion for the young employees as well as the students to share their expenses with a flat mate. But unfortunately there are many who are struggling with roommate problems each and every day. Let us get into the brief of some of the common types of such issues.

What are the 5 common issues?

1.      Variable sleeping schedule

Often it is found that two individuals sharing the same flat or house have different sleeping schedules. This often leads to problems and arguments among the roommates. If one is an early riser and the other a late sleeper, there is bound to be differences in their way of living. This is a very small issue that can be dealt with easily if both the individuals respect each other’s life styles. But arguments and quarrels pop up.

2.      He or she makes use of your things without your permission

It is absolutely not advisable to use things of your roommates without his/her permission. Such an act will definitely bring up arguments and quarrels and might get ugly as well. Don’t you think it is always better for asking permission before you use the items belonged to your roommate? Why to bring up problems when there is a way to avoid it?

3.      Poor personal hygiene maintenance

A roommate with poor personal hygiene is perhaps one of the unfortunate things that can happen to anyone. It is true that sharing the apartment becomes a challenging and a tough job. On one hand you don’t want to offend him/her and at the same time it becomes impossible for you stay with your roommate in an unhygienic environment. How about gifting her basket of shower gels and also bringing up a casual conversation regarding the stale odor of the room?

4.      Your roommate is too noisy

When your roommate hears the music loudly, watches television on loud volume levels or talking over the phone at high pitch, it can create problems for you. You will be disturbed while studying, reading or sleeping or even if engaged in a very important work that needs you to focus. Don’t get into fights for it but ask your flat mate to be less noisy in a soft tone.

5.      Too frequent visitors

Often you find that your roommate is bringing over her/his group of friends or boyfriend/girlfriend. This can be even more challenging if they are visiting at odd hours of the day and night. You can have a conversation with your flat mate regarding it and say him/her clearly about your discomfort about the frequent visitors.

By being polite, you can sort out many issues without spoiling the situation. If nothing works, it’s better for you to look for alternate house with understanding roommate/s.