A housing option where people live together and share living spaces and common areas to save money.
Housemate Selection: This involves identifying and selecting potential housemates based on compatibility, lifestyle, and other key factors.
Lease agreements: This topic includes the legal agreements that govern shared housing arrangements between tenants and housemates, including rent, security deposits, and obligations.
Rent Payments: This topic covers the different methods of rent payments, including timely payments, late fees, and other requirements.
Utilities: This includes the splitting of utility bills among housemates, including water, electricity, gas, and other services.
Chores and Responsibilities: This topic includes the allocation of household chores and maintenance of shared living spaces, such as cleaning, laundry, and lawn care.
Personal Space: This includes the allocation and management of personal space in shared housing, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and common spaces.
Boundaries: This involves establishing clear boundaries between housemates regarding behavior, noise, privacy, and other issues to ensure a harmonious living environment.
Communication: This covers effective communication between housemates, including conflict resolution, house meetings, and regular dialogue.
Safety and Security: This includes measures to maintain the safety and security of shared housing, such as locks, alarms, and emergency procedures.
Community Involvement: This involves engaging with the community and building relationships with neighbors to foster a sense of belonging and support.
Roommate/shared apartment: Sharing an apartment or house with one or more people where each has their own bedroom but shares common areas like kitchen and living room.
Co-living: A modern form of shared housing where multiple people live together and share living spaces and amenities like coworking spaces, gyms, and laundry rooms.
Student housing: A type of shared housing meant for students who live together in dorms or apartments.
Cohousing: A form of intentional community where families or individuals live in close proximity with a shared responsibility for the community and shared spaces.
Group homes: Housing for individuals who require support due to physical or mental disabilities, where residents live together under the care of a professional staff.
Senior co-housing: A type of co-housing designed for seniors who live independently, but share common spaces and amenities.
Subsidized housing: Rental housing that is subsidized by the government or non-profit organizations and made available to low-income families or individuals.
Transitional housing: Short-term housing that provides support and stability for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Intentional communities: A group of individuals who live and work together with shared values and goals, often with an emphasis on sustainability and alternative lifestyles.
Homesharing: A form of shared housing where a homeowner rents out a room to a person in need of affordable housing, often senior citizens or students.
Boarding houses: A form of affordable housing that provides shared facilities and common spaces, often with meals and other basic services included.
Communal living: A form of shared housing where individuals or families live together and share common spaces and amenities, often with an emphasis on community and sustainability.