Four safety tips for living with roommates

Getting a roommate to help cut down on your living costs is often the best thing to do. If you are thinking of sharing a room, house or apartment with anyone outside your family, use these tips below to help keep you and your roommate’s safe…

     1.       Run a background check and ask for references if you do not know your potential roommate personally. This is especially important when you advertise the available room or space on the internet or in the newspaper.

     2.       Take the time to get to know your potential roommate. While you might now instantly bond with them overnight, try to talk over your lifestyle differences and meet in the middle. This step might also help you pick up major red flags about their acquaintances and friends.

     3.       Invest in simple home security measures, like a high-quality lock and chain for the front door (and your room door, you can never be too careful!) Check the locks of all windows to make sure they work, when your roommate moves out, change all the door locks especially if you did not part on the best of terms.

     4.       When you and your roommate’s first get to your new apartment or house, get in touch with a home security installation company like SIS – Security & Investigation Services to discuss your home security options. Working with a company like SIS – Security & Investigation Services can help you identify major problems in your new space. You might also want to consider installing a home security system for additional safety in your home.

Getting to know your roommates might be a bit frightening at first, but keeping your home safe is pretty easy. Build a safe, happy living space by following the easy steps above.

Written By: Christine Romans