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When religion enters the house.
One of the tough things about finding that perfect flatmate is dealing with their religious convictions and how they might differ from yours. The law ...
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4 ways to share the bathroom with your flatmates hygenically
Living with someone either for the first time, or you’re a veteran with flat sharing, sharing a bathroom can be an interesting experience. It depends ...
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When Your Couch Becomes International Waters
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Every share house has its flashpoint. For some, it is the passive-aggressive note about dishes. For others, it is the milk ...
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Tenants Rights: Protecting Yourself Against Revenge Eviction
What is Revenge Eviction? As a tenant, you may already know about revenge eviction. Perhaps you’ve already experienced one. Otherwise known as retaliatory eviction, it ...
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