How do you deal with issues with housemates?

CertifiedSimp

If you have the lease and have an issue with a housemate and need to have a word, how do you handle it?

Don't want a big slinging match where it ends with tension.

Batgurl

The simple art of conversation is always the best approach.

No leases, no laws, rights or responsibilities. Just two people discussing expectations and actions.

Xterminator

Have realistic expectations, and understand the other parties point of view.
Look to agree a compromise that works for both of you and make the situation acceptable, if not ideal.

Usually when housemates fall out there is at least one party who thinks they know better than the other party. Just because someone is used to certain things being done a certain way doesn't mean that 'its my way or the highway'.

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Was in a share years ago that turned toxic. The girl wouldn't do a tap, she ended up sleeping with the owner occupier (not for rent, few drinks and one thing led to another). She then had him on her side and i didn't have a leg to stand on and eventually left, as the poster mentioned above conversation works best. After we talked about things, the situation improved but was too toxic to continue.

BrokenArrows

Depends on the problem.

Stuff like basic hygiene generally can't be fixed. Like when someone just stinks and doesn't shower.

Sometimes you just need to have a chat with them. But ultimately you might just need to give them the boot.

Samuel T. Cogley