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I had a bad experience with my last roommate but I cannot afford to live alone. What can I do to ensure that things go better next time?

You will both be bound by the rights and responsibilities that are outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act. However, in addition to the laws, it is a good idea to have a written agreement with your roommate about the things that are important to you. You should agree on how things are going to be handled, such as

• rent,
• utilities, and
• security deposits.

In addition, you might want to agree on things like

• cleaning,
• paying for food,
• parties and guests,
• pets,
• noise levels, and
• the borrowing of personal property.

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