Consideration (if you are the new Flatmate)

- People may be a little territorial or just have their own way of doing things, don't move in and expect that your way is the only way. In time, your habits and preferences will amalgamate and changes will occur naturally or by discussion. Follow examples or verbalise a desire to change the system, Don't just do it your way.
- Don't move furniture, everything goes back to where it was found as it was found.
- Write phone messages down if they are left for your Flatmate. Don't give information about your Flatmate to callers that you do not know.
- Leave messages for your Flatmate if you will be away.
- Advise your friends or visitors in regard to what is not communal property. They must respect the house rules, they do not get access to your Flatmates parking bay, CD collection or food.
- If friends are staying overnight, discuss it with your Flatmate first. No one wants to find a stranger in the bathroom in the morning.
- Be very Security conscious, if you are the last to leave the house, check all windows and doors are locked. Turn off lights, put out the cat.
- Replace bread, milk etc. if you emptied them. Don't leave it for shopping day.