Roommate pairs often go through a honeymoon phase—a very brief honeymoon phase. For many college students, the enervating excitement of living on one's own for the first time, and sharing the experience with another person, quickly runs dry. When you realize that your roommate is not somebody that you'd like to live with, it is not always easy to find a solution.

With attorney-advisor Joseph D. Lento on your side, there is a way to move past a bad roommate, even if your school has dragged its feet in helping you out.

Common Issues That Sour Roommate Pairings

When it comes to living with a complete stranger in tight quarters, the relevant question is, what can't go wrong?

Some common roommate disputes revolve around:

• One roommate coming and going at early or late hours
• One roommate brings a parade of guests into the living space
• Differences in alcohol and drug use
• Personal differences that cause friction in the relationship
• Differing cleanliness standards
• Concerns about privacy, theft, or other issues related to personal property or personal protection

While students at the University of Miami (and most other schools around the nation) must sign some form of roommate agreement, the adherence and enforcement of such agreements are often lacking. When a roommate issue crops up, and you determine that it's a deal breaker, you may turn to an attorney-advisor to find a discrete, pain-free solution.

Potential Solutions to Roommate Differences (Including a Much-Needed Change)

University housing policies cover a wide range of issues, as residents in Carnegie Mellon University's dormitories must follow the rules respective to everything from cooking, visitors, and room alterations. However, universities often require a high standard of bad behavior—i.e., criminal behavior—before they will take action to remedy your roommate problem.

The University of North Carolina (UNC) explains that students can file multiple types of roommate reassignment requests, but the university has the right to deny the request for several reasons. By hiring an attorney-advisor, you will communicate to your university that you have an irreconcilable difference that requires action, and your attorney-advisor can:

• Inform you of all available options for seeking a roommate change
• Negotiate a solution with university officials
• Negotiate directly with your school's attorneys, if necessary
• Resolve your roommate issue once and for all

Nobody has to live in a situation that negatively affects their psychological or physical well-being. Let our Student Defense Team fight for you.

Call the Lento Law Firm Today for Help With a Bad Roommate

A roommate who bullies or otherwise disturbs you can affect your academic performance and quality of life. The Lento Law Firm will seek a solution that protects your well-being.

Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 or contact us online for help.