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[mahina]

60. sending you a DM but search for a Homesharing organization in your state. They exist in Pennsylvania, Oregon, many

other states. In our area there is an organization that screens all applicants, does background checks and matches up similar likes and needs, usually intergenerational. Here are some orgs on the continent that are into this. Also check out generations united.
https://www.cohousing.org/multigenerational-cohousing/
https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/blueprint-intergenerational-living
there are many orgs to learn from.


Best practices include

adding a mini fridge or fridge in the roomie's space
adding cable access in their space if you have it
because two of the most common subjects of conflict are use of the fridge space and what is on tv.

If there is an organization serving your area that helps with mediation, look into that, and put in your agreement that disputes if any will go to mediation before legal action. That is imperfect language but you get me.

Find out how to get background checks including criminal background checks along with financial checks. In our area they cost about $30 or did the last time I used one though that was several years ago.

If there is no organization to help you navigate this, at least find a friend or two who will be on site when candidates come.

Think about
smoking
quiet times
help you will need and how you could schedule that in a considerate way
guns, yes or no
visitors including sleepovers, yes no or under circumstances etc
stuff, where it goes,
chores

lots to say about this, more than time available. Wishing you and all of us the very best luck! aloha