{"id":3972,"date":"2018-09-11T10:28:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T10:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2018-09-11T10:35:06","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T10:35:06","slug":"tips-for-dealing-with-flatshare-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/tips-for-dealing-with-flatshare-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Dealing With Flatshare Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living with people can be extremely rewarding, but it isn\u2019t always a walk in the park. Sharing space, facilities, bills and household chores means there are lots of things to clash over.<\/p>\n

Expert Home Tips<\/a>\u00a0guide you through resolving issues in your flatshare, without things getting out of hand.<\/p>\n

Nip it in the bud<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The worst thing to do with any issues is to let them linger. Problems that are left undealt with will lead you to harbouring anger towards other flatmates.<\/p>\n

Avoid a hostile environment and tense encounters by nipping issues in the bud as and when they arise. Confrontation may seem intimidating at first, but it\u2019s important to act fast to prevent lasting damage in your flatshare community.<\/p>\n

Avoid messaging<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One of the worst things you can do when dealing with flatshare issues is try to tackle them over phones \u2013 it\u2019s never a good idea.<\/p>\n

\"texting-flatmates\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Messages, however intended, can sometimes come across cold and sharp, increasing agitation amongst the group. It\u2019s also much easier to say things you don\u2019t mean in the heat of the moment with the protection of a screen in front of you, and as a result people tend to be a lot more confrontational over the phone.<\/p>\n

Texting is fine for simple request or reminders, but keep the important stuff for face-to-face discussions.<\/p>\n

Get everyone together<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When you\u2019re having a talk about flat-related stuff, everyone should be there – not including certain people will only add fuel to the fire.<\/p>\n

Arrange a day and time that everyone can make and hold a sort of \u2018meeting\u2019 in a communal area of the flat, such as the living room.<\/p>\n

Depending on how many of you there are, and the complexity of the issue, you may decide that someone should take notes \u2013 this helps keep everyone accountable and prevents backtracking.<\/p>\n

Plan what you\u2019re going to say<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Just as you wouldn\u2019t go into a work meeting without planning what you\u2019re going to say, you shouldn\u2019t go into a flatshare meeting without a bit of pre-planning either.<\/p>\n

Sit down with yourself beforehand and make sure you have the points you want to bring up \u2013 if any \u2013 stuck in your head. Be sure to rationalise each one thoroughly first \u2013 are you being reasonable?<\/p>\n

\"latest-apps\"<\/a><\/p>\n

When bringing up an issue, it\u2019s important to avoid being too general. Preferably use specific examples. This will mean the person at fault can\u2019t deny anything and also make the occasion easier for everyone else to remember too.<\/p>\n

Let everyone speak<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We were all taught the importance of letting everyone have a fair say at school \u2013 don\u2019t forget it now.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, it\u2019s important that everyone gets a chance to speak. Any issues, however big or small, should be voiced, taken seriously and not dismissed by others. No nasty comments should be made, and problems shouldn\u2019t be made personal.<\/p>\n

Find solutions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Once everything\u2019s been said and done, the issues need resolving. If it was a one off occasion, a simple \u2018sorry it won\u2019t happen again\u2019 may be enough.<\/p>\n

If the issue is more regular, perhaps some new rules need to be set into place. If it\u2019s a case of people being kept up by a noisy flatmate, make a \u2018no loud noise after Xpm\u2019 rule. If one flatmate brings their partner back every night and takes up the living room, look at limiting the amount they\u2019re allowed round and get them to check it\u2019s ok beforehand. If a cleaning routine isn\u2019t being adhered to, reiterate exactly what\u2019s expected, and look at bringing a professional cleaner in \u2013 the price will put most people off!<\/p>\n

\"flat-share-tasks\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Be prepared to compromise<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before you even move into a flatshare<\/a>, you should be aware that life is very much communal and compromise is essential \u2013 remember, everyone has different standards and lifestyles and these must be brought together as harmoniously as possible.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the one that\u2019s caused the issue, be aware that you may have to compromise on your lifestyle or do things slightly differently in the future. If you\u2019re the one with the issue, again, don\u2019t presume your exact expectations should be met \u2013 you too may need to compromise.<\/p>\n

The idea is to reach a solution that makes life easier for the person with the issue but which everyone else can also agree with.<\/p>\n

Move on!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Once it\u2019s done, move on.<\/p>\n

The whole purpose of a flatshare meeting is to resolve issues and any animosity caused by them. Once a solution has been found, it\u2019s essential to leave everything in the past and start afresh. After all, everyone deserves a second chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Living with people can be extremely rewarding, but it isn\u2019t always a walk in the park. Sharing space, facilities, bills and household chores means there are lots of things to clash over. Expert Home Tips\u00a0guide you through resolving issues in your flatshare, without things getting out of hand. 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