Flat Problem - do I stay or do I go

I dont know how to put this

Right. I have been looking for flatmates since January.I found this girl "A" who seemed really nice and we got on. We had several meetings with people who seemed alright, but eventually said they had found houses. Anyway just before easter we spotted this flat in the centre of the city for just £55 per week and asked to be shown around it. The Accomodation office was a bit worried as we were undergrads and the four people who had signed up were postgrads.

We were happy with it and agreed to meet up with the postgrads. They met me first and said in a positively boucing email, that they liked me and would have me. They then met my mate "A" and then started complaining about how they were being swamped by undergrads and were unsure about bills being paid over the summer, despite saying they liked her.

Anyway, complaints were made to the accomodation office and we had a meeting with the officer on Friday, who was completely confused as they had accepted me (a second year) but had not accepted a "A" (a third year). He explained that he believed the biggest sticking point was money being put on bills over the summer. He offered to contact them and get us to sign contracts to agree to pay towards the bills over summer.

The meeting finished and as we walked back "A" told me that she was unhappy with being pissed around, not being trusted to pay bills and promptly called the accomodation office saying that she was unhappy with the way she was being treated and declined applying for a room.

I then went back to the accomodation office and chatted with the officer who was a bit unsure on what to do.

I have been offered the weekend to think about it.

I have two options

Stick with the house.

Its perfect, the contract is individual rooms, so we only need to agree on bills.

The Postgrads are not the most receptive people and I personally believe have made some poor judgements in not accepting "A". They are also slightly anti undergrad. I have only had one meeting with them and potentionally dont trust me

There is also a large age gap (Im 19 and they are 24+) I think I am mature enough to handle this

Find a new house

I would be relying on the shareboard. I would still be in the same situation with not knowing my flatmates and they would more likely be undergrads. The contract would be shared on the house causing more problems if someone moves out

However there would be no resentment over my flatmate incident. The University Accomodation Office have offered me my full deposit back.

Thanks for the help Noxid

Reply 1

L0RA

9

I dont mean to sound rude but how come you've struggled to find people to live with? Is there no more stragglers that havent 'got round' to sorting anything out yet and you could jump on the search wagon with?

I know i stressed about who i was going to live with for about a day until everything fell into place, i cant imagine still be worrying about it now.

To be honest, its your decision and only you can make it. Its a shame its so close to the next term and you're faced with living in the perfect place but with people that are less than perfect or going out searching again.

Personally i wouldnt live anywhere i had the slightest doubt about. I've had hell the last few months in my halls and couldnt face the possibility of things turning sour between me and new flat/ housemates.

Reply 2

bluenoxid

OP

13

People are so slow at making up their minds. We met at least 10 people over two months and they would rarely if ever get back to us.

Reply 3

L0RA

9

If you dont think you're going to find anything better then go with it. If you have doubts, keep looking.

Flat Problem - do I stay or do I go

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