{"id":89860,"date":"2024-10-17T15:59:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T19:59:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-10-17T15:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T19:59:48","slug":"sharing-expenses-with-roommates-how-to-set-your-home-up-for-success","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/school-and-career\/going-to-college-or-university\/sharing-expenses-with-roommates-how-to-set-your-home-up-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharing Expenses with Roommates: How To Set Your Home Up For Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/paying-for-school\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Paying for School<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Sharing Expenses with Roommates: How To Set Your Home Up For Success<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Sylvie Tremblay<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2409800843_roommates.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2409800843_roommates.jpg 5270w, 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class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Sharing Expenses with Roommates: How To Set Your Home Up For Success &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/school-and-career\/going-to-college-or-university\/sharing-expenses-with-roommates-how-to-set-your-home-up-for-success\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/school-and-career\/going-to-college-or-university\/sharing-expenses-with-roommates-how-to-set-your-home-up-for-success\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published October 17, 2024 \u2022 4 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-block drop-shadow pos-rel top-line-blue block-wpr  mar-b-hlf\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-block-inner-block block-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tldr\">TLDR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Having financially responsible roommates can set you up for success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Have a plan to split expenses and assign bill payment responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Ongoing communication can help keep everyone on top of their financial responsibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re headed off to college or university, chances are you\u2019ll be living with roommates. You&#8217;ll make friendships that last a lifetime \u2014 but communication is key to keeping money from coming between you and your roommates. Here\u2019s how to get on the same page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Have the money talk before you sign the lease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find roommates who are mature enough to manage their money responsibly and will pay their fair share of the bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know your roommate&#8217;s spending and saving habits, just ask. Find out how they plan to cover living expenses so you can feel confident they\u2019ll be pitching in their share. If your gut tells you potential roommates might not be a good financial fit, listen to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Determine which bills you\u2019re responsible for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you sign a lease, find out what expenses you\u2019ll be responsible for versus what\u2019s covered by the landlord.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to <strong>rent<\/strong> you may need to pay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Rental deposit: <\/strong>A one-time payment to secure the rental, typically the equivalent of one month\u2019s rent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Tenant\u2019s insurance:<\/strong> Required by some landlords, this covers accidental damage your unit or neighboring units. It can also insure your belongings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcinsurance.com\/en-ca\/advice-learning\/home-insurance\/why-renters-need-tenant-insurance\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-89860-1af7be75\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Why renters need tenant\u2019s insurance&nbsp;\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Why renters need tenant\u2019s insurance&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Utilities:<\/strong> Water, electricity\/hydro and\/or heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Internet, <\/strong>streaming services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Furniture<\/strong>, window coverings, lighting and other miscellaneous costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a place in mind, make a sample budget together to ensure every roommate can afford to live there.&nbsp; An upfront agreement on paying for shared services like internet and streaming can help prevent conflict later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-grey-background-color has-background\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Make sure your numbers include moving and setup costs too \u2014 think internet installation fee and a refundable deposit to the utility company.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Know what happens if your roommate drops the ball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the best of intentions, stuff can happen and it\u2019s important to understand how your roommates\u2019 financial actions can impact your life. Here are some things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My roommate doesn\u2019t pay rent?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends. If you\u2019ve signed separate lease agreements with your landlord, you may not be responsible for their share of the rent. But if you signed a lease together, you and any cosigners are on the hook for the total rent \u2014 even if your roommate doesn\u2019t pay their fair share.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My roommate doesn\u2019t pay a bill?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whose name is on the bill? If it&#8217;s yours, you are responsible for paying the whole amount\u2014even if you have an agreement to split the expense. If your roommate&#8217;s name is on the account and they aren&#8217;t paying it, contact the service provider about your options.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My roommate wants to move out?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you signed separate agreements with the landlord and there\u2019s still time left on each lease, it may be difficult for one roommate to move out without paying a penalty. The best next step is to talk to your landlord to discuss solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Have occasional money chats once you move in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular check-ins with each other can keep you on the same page with finances. Keep it simple. Here are some ideas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Plan a regular money talk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Set up a shared doc that you can all update and access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Start a group chat that makes it easy to ask questions or remind each other about upcoming expenses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Being prepared and up front with your financial responsibilities can keep you and your roommates on track all year.&nbsp; Plus, an open approach to money can help keep the peace, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts among the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-grey-background-color has-background\">Want more tips to set yourself up for financial success at school? 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