25 questions to ask a potential roommate.
Most roommate horror stories could have been avoided with one honest conversation. Ask these before you sign anything.
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Daily life
- What time do you usually go to bed and wake up?
- Do you work or study from home?
- What does a normal weeknight look like for you?
- How do you feel about noise late at night?
- Do you cook, or mostly eat out?
Cleaning
- How clean do you keep shared spaces?
- How fast do dishes get done?
- Do you want a chore chart or just play it by ear?
- Who buys shared stuff like paper towels and soap?
Guests and social life
- How often do you have people over?
- How do you feel about overnight guests, and how often?
- Do you have a partner who would be around a lot?
- Are you into hosting parties or keeping it low-key?
Money
- How do you want to split rent and utilities?
- Have you ever paid rent late?
- Which app do you use to pay people back?
- What happens if one of us needs to move out early?
Lifestyle
- Do you smoke or vape, and where?
- Do you have or want pets?
- How do you feel about sharing food?
- How do you handle conflict: text it, talk it out or ignore it?
- Do you need quiet to study or sleep?
- What thermostat temperature do you like?
- What was your best and worst roommate experience?
- Can a past roommate vouch for you?
Make it official
Once you've matched, put the answers in writing. Submet's roommate agreement covers quiet hours, guests, chores and bills in two minutes.
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Questions, answered
What should I ask a roommate before moving in?
Ask about sleep schedules, cleaning, guests, how bills are split, smoking and pets, and how they handle conflict.
How do I know if a roommate is a good fit?
Look for matching lifestyles, not just matching budgets. Shared habits around sleep, cleanliness and guests matter most.