The Chapters In:
"SORRY, THE BOA HAS GOTTA
GO!"©
By Sylvia Bergthold
Chapter 1 - Do I Really Want A Roommate?
".....some of the biggest mistakes made are roommates "rooming" with their best friend."
Chapter 2 - What Do I Want In A Roommate?
"....remember what you do NOT want in a roommate is as important as what you want."
Chapter 3 - What Do I Have To Offer?
"....will there be sharing of the entire house....are parts off limits?"
Chapter 4 - Some Legal Stuff You Have To Know!
"....none of us want to rent a room to someone and end up in front of a judge in the courts over a dispute......"
Chapter 5 - A Look At A Few Sample Legal Documents
"....if this were a perfect world, the sample legal documents listed on the following pages would not be necessary."
- Application to Rent
- Rental Agreement
- Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
- Thirty (30) Day Notice to Vacate
- Reclaim Abandoned Personal Property
Chapter 6 - Rules To Live By
"....rules are a necessary part of any living arrangement and certain ones should be included in your lease agreement."
Chapter 7 - Some Suggestions Before Getting Started
"....never give your home address at the beginning of the phone interview."
Chapter 8 - Getting Started
"...it is important you decide before writing your ad what specific items you are looking for in a roommate.."
Chapter 9 - Why Am I Asking These Questions??
"......do not get in the habit of furnishing a room for a potential roommate as they own nothing and therefore can walk out on you two days before the rent is due without losing anything."
Chapter 10 - Is There Room For My Drums?
"....the roommate who has the visitor now pays the visitors share of the utilities."
- Questions from the prospective roommate
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