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Top 5 flatshare fallouts

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Their music's too loud, there's no milk left and no-one's paid the phone bill! Here's how you can avoid all-out war in your home.

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First time flatmates

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If you're living with people you don't know very well, here's how you can get through any teething problems you might face

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Selecting a housemate

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Moving in with a mate? Before you take the plunge, check out our guide to picking the perfect housemate.

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5 Things u need2know

  1. If you're not sure about a contract, you should ask someone you trust to read through it with you.
  2. If your landlord hasn?t provided an inventory, draw one up yourself, and send him a copy.
  3. A deposit is usually a month's rent and is kept by the landlord until the end of the tenancy.
  4. You should always make sure that there is enough money in your account to cover the rent.
  5. If you're moving in with a friend, try and set some ground rules.

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