Roommate Refuses to Do Chores — How to Fix It

An unbalanced chore situation breeds resentment faster than almost anything else in shared living.

First, make sure expectations are actually clear — vague 'keep it clean' agreements don't work.

Assign specific tasks with specific deadlines: 'Kitchen trash goes out every Tuesday and Friday.'

If they still won't participate, consider a chore-for-rent swap or hiring a cleaner split equally.

HomeCo's chore tracker makes assignments visible and sends automatic reminders — no nagging required.

Download HomeCo — the free app that makes splitting rent, tracking bills, and managing your shared home effortless. Available on iOS and Android.