Roommate Conflict Resolution Steps Checklist

Conflict is normal. How you handle it determines whether you stay or move out.

Step 1: Identify the issue. Be specific. 'You're messy' isn't actionable. 'Dishes in the sink for 3 days' is.

Step 2: Cool down. Don't have the conversation when you're angry. Wait until you're calm.

Step 3: Choose the right setting. Private, face-to-face, not over text.

Step 4: Use 'I' statements. 'I feel stressed when the bathroom is dirty' beats 'You never clean.'

Step 5: Listen. They might have a perspective you hadn't considered.

Step 6: Agree on a solution and write it down. Update the roommate agreement if needed.

Step 7: If it's not resolved after two conversations, consider mediation or using HomeCo's conflict log to track patterns.

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