Pets
If you or your roommate has a pet, that person should be solely responsible for the care and well being of the animal. Don’t assume that when spend the night out your roommate will automatically take your dog for a walk the next morning. They may have stayed out too. It’s unfair for the dog. If you have a cat, clean out the litter box often. It gets stinky quick. Smelly cat, smelly cat…it’s not your fault.

Moving Out
Are you leaving your roommates behind for greener pastures? If your name is on the lease, you're required to give 30 days notice to the landlord. Why not give your housemates the same courtesy? Even if your name's not on the lease, give at least a month's notice so they've got time to replace you.

Parties
Get the ok from your housemates before you invite your graduating class over for a night of unbridled debauchery if you don’t want them breaking out the jackhammer at 7am to help you get over your hangover. Besides, if everyone is in on the party, then everyone is in on the clean up.

Arguments
If you want to live in peace then don’t antagonize your roomies. Be honest, respectful and up front about your feelings and actions. Remember, if you want a good roommate you also have to be a good roommate.