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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
RENTING
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Apartment living brings multiple changes
BRET IVY
BRET IVY
bivy@kansan.com
There are many things new apartment renters learn over the course of their first months of living in a new residence. They have to do the dishes, clean up after themselves, cook dinner, and most importantly, pay rent. However, having to split these responsibilities with a few roommates could make living together fairly difficult.
One big difference people face when moving to an apartment is getting used to all the different nuances that come with changed living environments. For some, divvying up responsibilities, like cooking and cleaning, is one of those changes.
"I think one of the biggest things we'll have to get used to in order to adjust living with one another is cooking for each other," said Ben Allen, a freshman from Washington, D.C. "That's not something we're really used to. We'll have to get used to going out and getting food, then making it for ourselves."
Cooking is not the only mundane task that's often overlooked. Keeping the apartment clean is also a challenge for some roommates.
"Cleaning your own bathrooms and other areas is really important," Leif Oas, a freshman from Parsons, said. "There will also be more space to clean, in comparison with the dorms."
"Being clean is something I really want my roommates to maintain next year," Nick Ross, a freshman from Overland Park, said.
A major responsibility for first-time apartment renters is paying rent. While it's very important, new renters sometimes forget about getting around to paying it. This is a responsibility that is important to discuss with a roommate.
"Getting the rent paid on time is one of the biggest responsibilities of a roommate," Ross said. "If you don't pay the rent, you're obviously not going to be able to live in your apartment."
Paying the rent may call for a bit of a change in the life of a new renter.
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"You'll have to keep your priorities straight," said Christian Encarnac, a freshman from Parsons. "You can't waste your money on stupid stuff and party every night if you have to pay the rent at the beginning of the month."
However, if these responsibilities are to be split up and upheld, then the new owners could be enjoying their apartment for the school year ahead of them.
Edited by Heather Nelson
Dividing up responsibilities amongst roommates is an important part of living with other people. Deciding who pays what bills will help to avoid conflict and possible money problems.
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