Problems with people you live with can include:

• arguments about guests

• sharing chores like cleaning

• some people not paying rent or bills

• antisocial behaviour and noise

Start by talking to your housemates

Try to do this before the problem becomes more serious.

Look for ways to fix the problem. For example, agree on house rules or a rota for chores.

Ask someone to help you talk with your housemates. For example, a mutual friend.

If you're a student

Talk to your university's student support service. They can give you advice.

Your university might have an accommodation mentor or adviser.

Some universities have mediation services to help housemates solve problems together.

Problems with guests

Your housemates cannot:

• stop you from inviting guests

• stop your guests from staying overnight

But it can cause problems if someone stays a lot.

It can help if you:

• do not disturb the people you live with

• let your housemates know someone is coming

• agree together how often people can visit and what time they can arrive

You are responsible for your guests.

Your landlord could try to evict you if guests break the law or cause problems like damage.

Speak to your landlord

You could tell your landlord about the problem if talking does not help.

Joint tenants

Try to work problems out for yourselves if you can.

You can complain to your landlord about a housemate, but your landlord can evict you all if there are problems in your shared home.

If you are not a joint tenant

It is easier to complain about other tenants if everyone has a separate tenancy for their room. Your landlord can evict one person without evicting the other tenants.