Roommate Interview Guide
PROComprehensive 60+ question interview framework to vet potential roommates, identify red flags early, and assess compatibility in cleanliness, noise, finances, and lifestyle before signing a lease.
Example Usage
“I’m interviewing someone this weekend to potentially share my 2-bedroom apartment. I’ve never had a roommate before, and I’m worried about picking the wrong person. My main concerns are: 1) I’m a light sleeper and work from home, 2) I’m fairly neat and hate dirty dishes, 3) I want to make sure they can reliably pay rent. Can you give me a structured interview guide with the most important questions to ask, what red flags to watch for, and how to evaluate their answers? Also, what should I look for if I visit their current place?”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| My interview focus | comprehensive | |
| My living situation | apartment | |
| My number of roommates | 1 | |
| My top concerns | cleanliness, noise, finances | |
| My experience level | first-time |
Use this comprehensive interview framework to thoroughly vet potential roommates before committing to shared living. A 45-minute interview now can prevent months of conflict, financial stress, and the hassle of breaking a lease later.
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- r/badroommates Community Experiences Real-world horror stories and lessons learned from failed roommate situations
- r/Roommates Advice Forum Community crowdsourced interview questions and compatibility tips
- Tenant Background Check Best Practices Legal guidance on screening roommates and reference checks
- Conflict Resolution in Shared Housing Legal perspectives on roommate disputes and prevention
- Psychology of Living Together Interpersonal dynamics and compatibility factors in cohabitation
- Financial Red Flags in Roommates Financial screening advice and income verification standards