How to find a roommate (safely)
Cover where to look for roommates, how to screen safely (meet in public, verify, talk money and habits upfront), splitting rent/deposit/utilities fairly, putting everyone on the lease vs a roommate agreement, and red flags. Remind readers to meet in person and never send money sight-unseen.
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