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This has nothing to do with university but I need someone’s advice I have two friend groups at uni who want to live with me next year I’ve put a deposit down to live with one group and didn’t mention it to the other to avoid drama, but my other friends found a house one day and asked me to live with them as there is only 2 of them they can’t find a 3 bed I don’t have the heart to tell them that I’ve already booked somewhere else. Do I tell them or try to get someone to take on my tenancy for the house I already have so I can move in with my 2 friends who I would rather live with

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Hi there,

Sorry to hear that you are in this position and understand how it can feel being in such a position. Sounds like you have decided who you would rather live with, so finding someone else to take over the one you paid a deposit for, would be a good start. I know it's probably easier not to find someone and stay in the one you have booked, but living with the right people makes such an impact on your life and studies. It won't be a nice feeling but firstly, I'd speak to your mates who you no longer want to live with and if they are true friends will understand and help you find someone to take over. The best way to be in this situation, is to be honest and just let your friends know your decision. Who knows they might know of someone who is looking for a place. Facebook and FB groups are a great way to find someone to take over a tenancy.

Hope this helps and you make the right decision for yourself 🙂
^Zac

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Original post by miawez123

This has nothing to do with university but I need someone’s advice I have two friend groups at uni who want to live with me next year I’ve put a deposit down to live with one group and didn’t mention it to the other to avoid drama, but my other friends found a house one day and asked me to live with them as there is only 2 of them they can’t find a 3 bed I don’t have the heart to tell them that I’ve already booked somewhere else. Do I tell them or try to get someone to take on my tenancy for the house I already have so I can move in with my 2 friends who I would rather live with

Hi!
Im sorry you have found yourself in this situation, I know how difficult it can be. My advice would be to be honest with your friends you would like to live with and explain the situation. Remember, just because you don't live with someone doesn't mean you can be friends still!

Hope this helps! Faye 🙂

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Original post by miawez123

This has nothing to do with university but I need someone’s advice I have two friend groups at uni who want to live with me next year I’ve put a deposit down to live with one group and didn’t mention it to the other to avoid drama, but my other friends found a house one day and asked me to live with them as there is only 2 of them they can’t find a 3 bed I don’t have the heart to tell them that I’ve already booked somewhere else. Do I tell them or try to get someone to take on my tenancy for the house I already have so I can move in with my 2 friends who I would rather live with

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you are in this position, this can be tough.

I think the important thing to do is to be honest with yourself and with your friends. If you'd rather live somewhere else and with other people, I would take the steps to do that and tell them.

Just be mindful that you might not be able to find someone to take over your tenancy. Also, I do understand your attempt to avoid drama, but you should be cautious of what might come of your choice to not tell them initially. However, making the efforts to be honest and to resolve the living situation, no matter where you end up living, doesn't mean you can't be friends with everyone still!

Best of luck,

Isabella
Fourth-Year Geography (With a Year Abroad)

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