--- title: How to Handle Difficult Roommates When Leasing a Rental Home description: Tips on how to deal with difficult roommates when leasing a home. image: https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_556717216.jpg --- [![Group 5068](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Group%205068.svg "Group 5068")](https://www.hometeampm.com) - [About](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Our Company It’s been over 20 years and our goal hasn’t changed](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Our Team Meet the Home Team Property Management Team](https://www.hometeampm.com/our-team) - [Why Choose Us No matter your property management goals, we will get you there](https://www.hometeampm.com/why-choose-us) - [Careers Take a look at our open positions and feel free to submit an application if your experience is a match](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Vendors We are continually seeking out qualified, professional vendors to fulfill goods or maintenance contracts](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/vendor-relations) - [Connect With Us Reach out to our expert team to see how we can assist you with your property management needs](https://www.hometeampm.com/contact-us) - [Testimonials Read HomeTeam Property Management client testimonials here](https://www.hometeampm.com/testimonials) - [MANAGEMENT SERVICES](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Residential View our residential property management services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/residential-management) - [Commercial View our commercial property management services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/commercial-management) - [Marketing View how we market your property to prospective tenants](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/marketing) - [Accounting We specialize in complete financial services for our property owners](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/accounting) - [Maintenance Property maintenance is one of the most important aspects of maximizing your investment](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/maintenance) - [Leasing Our leasing department utilizes the latest in application and credit screening procedures](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/leasing) - [Free Rental Analysis Get a free rental valuation of your investment property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Get a Quote Learn how much it would cost to manage your property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/getting-started) - [OWNERS](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Marketing Your Property Learn how we market your property to ensure the maximum exposure to qualified buyers](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/marketing-your-property) - [Renting Your Property We provide you with guidance on how to ready your property to compete in the ever-changing rental market](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/renting-your-property) - [Maintaining Your Property The best approach to maintenance is preventative maintenance, and this is HomeTeam Property Management policy](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/maintaining-your-property) - [No - Eviction Guarantee We are so confident in our tenant selection process that we include a No-Eviction Guarantee](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/no-eviction-guarantee) - [Free Rental Analysis Get a free rental valuation of your investment property](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Owner Portal Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/oportal/users/log_in) - [Get a Quote Learn how much it would cost to manage your property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/getting-started) - [TENANTS](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants) - [Rental Search Find your next place to live in San Diego](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) - [Tenant Portal Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in) - [Pay Your Rent Paying rent on time has never been easier](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/pay-your-rent) - [Future Tenants Important information for tenants wanting to lease a property from HomeTeam](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/future-tenants) - [Move Out We want your move-out to be a pleasant and successful one](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/move-out) - [Notice To Vacate Moving out? 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But what do you do when one roommate violates the terms of the lease or causes you undue stress? In some cases, you can work out disputes such as who cleans the kitchen or why a roommate left her clothes in the washer. In other situations, your property management company helps you enforce a lease issue. Of course, if your personal safety is at stake, always contact the authorities or lawyers for legal protection. **Moving in a friend who is not on the lease** One sticky roommate situation is when a roommate invites a guest to stay. Most leases allow an overnight guest for up to two weeks in a 6-month period or other specific time period. What happens if a roommates’ girlfriend, boyfriend or relative stays for several months without alerting the property manager? According to a [piece](http://www.startribune.com/roommate-s-friend-has-overstayed-his-welcome-and-terms-of-the-lease/320294051/) by the Star Tribune, the first step is to show the roommate and guest a copy of the lease. If you want the guest to remain, invite him or her to contact the property manager about signing a lease. If you want the guest to move out, alert the property manager to the violation. In most cases, the property manager won’t evict you for informing him or her of the predicament. **Failing to clean the rental home** Another major headache is having a roommate who doesn’t clean. If you don’t have time to clean up after your roommate, you likely fear losing the security deposit due to neglect. One simple solution is to hire a cleaning service to regular clean your rental home in San Diego County. Most roommates do not resent a professional coming in to clean, but they will likely want to keep their roommates out of their bedroom, bathroom or personal space. Talk to your roommate about sharing the cost of a maid service. If you have carpet, consider renting a steam cleaner periodically to maintain the carpet or talk to your property manager about what he or she suggests. **Managing roommates with no boundaries** Although your property manager won’t get involved in situations when one roommate dominates the bathroom, fails to empty the dishwasher or take out the trash, there are some simple tricks to motivate your roommate. Consider making a written agreement with your roommate about dividing the household chores. Designate a cleaning day when your roommate is available. Come up with a simple to separate your food and personal hygiene products. In most cases, using stickers or a marker works for groceries. Contribute an equal amount of money for the purchase of bathroom tissue and laundry detergent as well as cleaning supplies. It’s typically not worth it to start an argument over who did more loads of laundry this week or forgot to put away their pizza. Most people who complain about their roommates dislike passive-aggressive behavior so keep the communication lines open and remain honest. Before choosing a roommate, ask a lot of questions to figure out if you are compatible. Other situations when you need to involve a property manager includes situations when a roommate hides pets in the home, steals or vandalizes property, paints or makes renovations without receiving prior approval or locks you out of your rental home. At Home Team Property Management, we help individuals find their ideal rental home in San Diego County even if they have not found their ideal roommate. 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