New Roommate Onboarding Checklist

Moving in with roommates? This new roommate onboarding checklist checklist covers everything you need to sort out before and after move-in day. Tick each item off and you'll avoid the most common roommate pitfalls.

Before You Move In

□ Discuss and agree on rent splits and deposit contributions

□ Set up a shared expense tracking system

□ Agree on a cleaning schedule and standards

□ Discuss quiet hours and guest policies

□ Exchange emergency contacts

First Week Essentials

□ Walk through the property together and note any existing damage

□ Take photos for your records

□ Set up utility accounts in shared names

□ Stock shared supplies (cleaning products, toilet paper, etc.)

□ Create a shared grocery list

Ongoing Maintenance

□ Schedule monthly house meetings

□ Review and adjust the chore rota

□ Reconcile shared expenses monthly

□ Check in on how everyone's feeling about the living situation

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