{"id":20315,"date":"2020-06-19T16:35:13","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T23:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=20315"},"modified":"2023-05-19T16:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T23:22:21","slug":"finding-a-roommate-during-covid19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/lifestyle\/finding-a-roommate-during-covid19\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting During COVID-19: Finding a Roommate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"COVID-19 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19<\/a> situation is fluid, evolving daily and pushing us to make adjustments in our lives as we prepare for the next phase of re-opening and adapting to new lifestyles. Many are rethinking their living situations, and that can often mean finding a new roommate to share your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of student housing in particular, many uncertainties remain; as quarantine began, some students left empty rooms behind to return home &#8211; their return date to Vancouver unclear. Meanwhile, those that remain may be looking to fill the vacated rooms until, at least, in-person instruction begins.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do you go about finding a new roommate during a pandemic?\u00a0 Below we\u2019ve provided some resources and tips to help you secure a roommate during this time when social distancing, sanitizing and quarantine restrictions pervade our thoughts and actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.background-downloadable-roommate-agreement {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #303030;\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 24px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-downloadable-roommate-agreement p{\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #303030; \n  font-weight: 400;\n  text-align: center; \n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-downloadable-roommate-agreement {\n  background-color: #F5F5F5;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.button-downloadable-roommate-agreement {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  background: #1D415E;\n  border: 0px solid white;\n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  \n  font-family: 'Inter';\n  font-style: normal;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n\n}\n  \n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"background-downloadable-roommate-agreement cta-block-downloadable-roommate-agreement\">\n<h3><strong>Free Roommate Agreement Template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Download this free roommate agreement template.<\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-06-08_Roommate-Agreement_Final_Interactive.pdf.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"downloadable-roommate-agreement\" class=\"button-downloadable-roommate-agreement\">Download Template<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<br>\n<h2><strong>Tips for Finding a Roommate:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h3>1. Advertise your available room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<p><strong>i) List your room on the <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liv.rent<\/a> platform<\/strong>. It is easy and facilitates a contact-free roommate search \u2013 from initial post (with images and <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/05\/feature-update-view-rental-listings-online-with-video-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video tours<\/a>), to chat conversations, contract signing and even rent payment. For those looking for a room, <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liv.rent<\/a>\u2019s simple user interface makes it easy to find accommodation. Prospective roommates can search by area using the <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/01\/search-by-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map Search<\/a> tool, and by applying the Search filter, \u2018Room\u2019 under \u2018Housing Type\u2019.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1154\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Room-Filter-liv.rent-Renter.gif\" alt=\"renting during coronavirus - find a roommate through liv.rent\" class=\"wp-image-20344\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/app\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>&nbsp;to post your room on liv.rent or start your search.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ii) List of Facebook Groups:<\/strong><br><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/livrentlistings\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vancouver Rentals<\/strong><\/a><strong><br>&#8211; <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/864712030617584\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Toronto Rentals<\/strong><\/a><strong><br>&#8211; <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Edmonton Rentals (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/151681872948887\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Edmonton Rentals<\/strong><\/a><strong><br>&#8211; <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/261116344866131\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montreal Rentals<\/strong><\/a><strong><br>&#8211; <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ottawa Rentals (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/575012243345634\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ottawa Rentals<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iii) List of post-secondary housing portals. <\/strong>Here you\u2019ll be reaching a very specific audience \u2013 your own student body. <br>&#8211; <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/UBC.Room.Rental.Exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\">UBC Room Rentals &#8211; Room Exchange <\/a><\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/148965198627871\/\" target=\"_blank\">International Students in Vancouver <\/a><\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/144179049047211\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Carr Student Group<\/a> <\/strong>(Emily Carr ID\/email required to join)<br>&#8211; <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/514882279369886\/?ref=br_rs\" target=\"_blank\">Langara International Student Community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join liv.rent&#8217;s <strong>WeChat Group<\/strong> for students\/rentals. Just scan the QR code below and you will be connected with the group administrator and receive a private invitation to the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WeChat-Image_20200514095834-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"liv.rent wechat group\" class=\"wp-image-20318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WeChat-Image_20200514095834-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WeChat-Image_20200514095834-395x499.jpg 395w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WeChat-Image_20200514095834.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scan the QR Code to join liv.rent&#8217;s WeChat Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these articles for some tips on keeping your co-living arrangements harmonious:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/02\/roommate-living-keeping-it-real-feat-happy-roommates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keeping it Real Feat. Happy Roommates<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/04\/roommates-not-just-for-students-anymore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roommates Not Just for Students Anymore<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Recommended Reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/04\/secure-digital-rental-app-for-tenants-landlords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Future of Renting: A Contact Free Way To Secure Rentals<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.myDivRenter {\n  background-color: #D3EBDE;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 30px 50px 30px 50px;\n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivRenter\">\n<h2><strong>liv.rent &#8211; Canada&#8217;s trusted house &#038; apartment rental website<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Search houses, rooms, condos and apartments for rent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Verified Landlords:<\/b> Rent from a trusted landlord. Look for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ID Verified<\/a>&#8221; tag to identify which landlords have been pre-screened.<\/li>\n<li><b>Quality Rentals:<\/b> Easily identify listings that have been verified by our team. Check by &#8220;ID&#8221; or &#8220;Business Licence&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><b>One-Click Application:<\/b> Fill out your <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renter Resume<\/a> once and apply to multiple listings in just a few clicks.<\/li>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Browse Listings<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<br>\n<h3>2. Choosing the Right Roommate<\/h3>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no perfect formula for choosing the right roommate but there are some ways you can help discern a candidate&#8217;s suitability and compatibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, if you are using <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent<\/a>, be sure to check your applicant&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Liv Score\u2122 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/liv-score-updated\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trust Score<\/a>. This feature allows you to see how reliable this tenant would be using references from their income statements, as well as past roommates and landlords. You can also check to see if they have been verified, indicating a more trustworthy renter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open up communication lines immediately using liv.rent&#8217;s in-app chat feature. A record of your communication will be stored in-app automatically for your reference. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For interested candidates, set up a video conference and ask some simple questions regarding interests and lifestyle; you can determine a lot about a person this way and whether or not they will work for your co-living situation.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for references &#8211; ideally from previous roommates or landlords to confirm reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve narrowed down your candidates to 2 or 3, follow COVID-19 guidelines around social distancing and sanitization to permit a physical viewing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Recommended Reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/07\/renting-during-covid-19-a-renters-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renting During COVID-19: A Renter&#8217;s Journey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<br>\n<h3>3. Sign a Roommate Agreement<\/h3>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider drafting a <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-06-08_Roommate-Agreement_Final_Interactive.pdf.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"roommate agreement (opens in a new tab)\">roommate agreement<\/a> that clearly sets expectations and some ground rules for your co-living agreement. This will help new roommates transition better and ensure mutual cooperation and understanding. Things you can include in your roommate agreement may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Chore schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiet hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared\/Private spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.background-downloadable-roommate-agreement {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #303030;\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 24px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-downloadable-roommate-agreement p{\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #303030; \n  font-weight: 400;\n  text-align: center; \n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-downloadable-roommate-agreement {\n  background-color: #F5F5F5;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.button-downloadable-roommate-agreement {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  background: #1D415E;\n  border: 0px solid white;\n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  \n  font-family: 'Inter';\n  font-style: normal;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n\n}\n  \n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"background-downloadable-roommate-agreement cta-block-downloadable-roommate-agreement\">\n<h3><strong>Free Roommate Agreement Template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Download this free roommate agreement template.<\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-06-08_Roommate-Agreement_Final_Interactive.pdf.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"downloadable-roommate-agreement\" class=\"button-downloadable-roommate-agreement\">Download Template<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, this is not the same as the <a aria-label=\"lease agreement (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/residential-tenancy-agreement-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lease agreement<\/a> with your landlord but may cover some of the same items. A\u00a0roommate agreement is a legally binding contract\u00a0put in place that both you and your roommates agree upon and sign. The <a aria-label=\"roommate agreement (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-06-08_Roommate-Agreement_Final_Interactive.pdf.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roommate agreement<\/a> is made between the tenants and has nothing to do with the landlord.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.button {\n  background-color: #7495AC;\n  border: 5px #26425C;\n  color: white;\n  padding: 10px 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  display: inline-block;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  margin: 5px 0px 20px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23097\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Digital-Contracts-Cropped-2.gif\" alt=\"Find apartments &amp; houses for rent with the liv.rent app\" width=\"196\" height=\"370\" style=\"float:left;\">\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #3E5B77;\">Rethink The Way You Rent<\/h2>\n\n<p>Not on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liv.rent<\/a><\/strong> yet? Experience the ease of digital applications &#038; contracts, verified tenants &#038; landlords, virtual tours and more \u2013 all on one platform. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up for free<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liv.rent\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the app<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"button\">Learn More<\/button><\/a>\n\n<p style=\"color: #3E5B77\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mautic.liv.rent\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a><\/strong> to receive the latest tenant &#038; landlord tips and get notified about changes in the Canadian rental market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #3E5B77\"><strong>>> Stay up-to-date on the average rent in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Rent Reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<p>For more tips on moving during a pandemic, check out our<strong> <\/strong>article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/05\/moving-during-covid-19\/\">Tips for Moving During COVID-19.<\/a> <\/strong>And find more COVID-19 related resources here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-rent-relief-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada \u2013 Rent Relief For Renters<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/04\/covid-19-landlords-support\/\"><strong>Coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada \u2013 Support For Landlords<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<p>Follow us on&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/liv.rent\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>for monthly rental stats, feature updates, and other up-to-date rental info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 situation is fluid, evolving daily and pushing us to make adjustments in our lives as we prepare for the next phase of re-opening and adapting to new lifestyles. 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