subject: Moving In With A Roomie? A Few Tips To Follow [print this page] Moving to a new place is tough, but what is even more difficult is to live with another person especially if he/she is not known to you before. However, it is a good way to cut costs and live in reasonable comfort.
If you proceed with a positive attitude, then it will help you adjust to the situation faster and avoid some stress. And who knows? You might end up becoming good buddies with your roomie! Here are some tips to help you out:
Coordinate with your roomie beforehand and decide on a date and time convenient for both of you to move in. Finish packing your belongings and furniture sometime ahead of the move so that the last minute rush can be avoided.
Inform your friends and family and communicate the new contact information to them. If you can't obtain a temporary phone number or you don't have a cell phone, ask your roomie for help.
Before moving, visit the local post office and inform them about the move so that all mail can be redirected to your new address. Don't forget to take your ID proof so that you can present it if needed. This step should be done early as it may take up to 10 days for mails to be re-directed.
Clear all outstanding payments such as phone, rent, or electricity bills. Your name should be removed from any bills and this needs to be communicated in writing before the move.
If you were previously living with a roommate (s), then you need to ensure that your name is removed from the lease and the amount of your bond be returned if needed. Discuss new lease arrangements with your current roomie and if you are not sure about the lease, then it is better to seek legal advice.
Discuss when and how the rent and other expenses will need to be paid. This will help you organize your weekly budget in a better way.
Looking for movers in order to carry out a smooth and easy move? No matter where you are moving to in the U.S., all you need to is search for the relevant service along with the name of the place. For instance, if you are going to live in Deal, look for moving companies in Deal. In case of Bensenville, type in "Bensenville movers" to get the listings of companies in that area. Read up customer reports and reviews about a particular company and check their statuses on the Better Business Bureau website so that you can get a better idea about the company's reliability.
