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Talk about it before signing. Discuss how often overnight guests feel reasonable, whether a significant other can effectively start living there, how common spaces will be used and when a roommate deserves advance notice. The exact lease may also have occupancy or guest rules. Grant considers this one of the conversations that feels awkward for ten minutes before move-in and can prevent months of resentment later.
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