Multiple roommates and co-habitation is nothing new to San Franciscans - it is not that uncommon to find four or five people living in one flat, sharing one bathroom, and often without a living room or common space.But the Chronicle says now more people than ever are turning to extra roommates as a way to make ends meet. Just to give you an idea of how many people, Craigslist is saying their "roommates wanted" ads are up 85% in S.F. from last year!
I blogged in June about how S.F. is behind in creating affordable-housing units, so we can expect this to continue for quite some time.
For those of you who might join the fray of multiple roommates, (I count msyethe SF Chron included some tips from the people who know a thing or two about home sharing:
-- Take time in selecting; meet more than once.
-- Check references.
-- Get a deposit.
-- Write up a "living together" agreement.
-- Discuss how you'll solve disputes.
-- Address problems while they're still small.
(photo obtained from photo blog, TheLensCap.wordpress.com)
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