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I just had a knock-down-drag-out fight with my roommate, who has been one of my best friends for many years. Basically, this fight repeats itself all across America every day: One roommate says that the other said or did something that the other person says they didn’t say or do.
No one wants to [...]

Your BFF and roomie is jetting off to Europe for the semester so you’re going to have to share your apartment with a complete stranger. Your current roommate may be more interested in covering her share of the rent than making sure that you are safe and have a good roommate.
While this could be the [...]

With the security deposit that you put on your new apartment, you are strapped and want to make sure to get all of your security deposit back on your soon-to-be old place. We all know the horror stories of landlords retaining security deposits for things that either were there when you moved in or [...]

Are all of your roommates talking about you behind your back? Take our quiz and find out exactly how wonderful of a roommate you really are.
1. When it comes to sharing, your philosophy is:
a. Share and Share Alike
b. Separation of Church and State
c. What’s Mine is Mine and What’s Yours [...]

We’ve all been at our limit with our roommates - some days, we just can’t take it anymore. But, when has your roommate finally crossed the line?
You know you need a new roommate when….

Your roommate keeps using your toothbrush.
The word “brothel” is taking on a special meaning to you.
You’re the only one who has [...]

This week, Neal Peirce, Syndicated Columnist for The Times, prounounced the new era of renting and the death of homeownership. Renting, says Peirce, “won’t get you into the peril of toxic mortgage products, ill-advised homeowner loans, and the prospect of foreclosure or underwater mortgages.”
The problem? Affordable housing is in very short supply. While the ranks [...]

You found the perfect apartment pad – it might not be much, but it’s yours. You have the best roommates – you get along famously. Even your landlord seems cool. A lease? Of course – you just sign it. They are all the same right? And, after all, you can’t [...]

The Roommate, a thriller movie with Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly, will be released in 2010. Entertainment Weekly reports that the film will follow the story of a college freshman (Meester) who develops an unhealthy fascination with her roommate (Kelly). Things get crazy.
Sounds like Leighton Meester would not win WilliamPaid’s Roommate of the Week Award. [...]

Tuesday is right around the corner. We hope you will join us tomorrow night at 7:30 PM Central Time (8:30 PM Eastern Time) for WilliamPaid’s first online #roommatechat! During our Tuesday night #roommatechat, you will have the opportunity to ask WilliamPaid your burning questions about roommates; how to live with them and how to avoid [...]

Over at Ron’s Apartment Living Blog (on About.com), Editor Ron Leshnower wrote this week about “friendly debates” with roommates about politics. Ron offers the following tips:
•Agree to disagree.
•Don’t try to convert each other.
•Don’t let your roommate’s beliefs get to you.
•Show some respect.
•Limit your show of support for candidates and political parties (in other words, politely [...]