Know who you're
living with
before you move in
Make smarter housing decisions with anonymous, structured reviews from past roommates. No surprises, just transparency.
Bad roommates can
ruin your year
Millions of people live with roommates they barely know. Once a lease is signed, a bad roommate can mean financial stress, constant conflict, and broken leases.
Missed Rent & Unpaid Bills
Financial stress from unreliable roommates who don't pay on time
Constant Noise or Guests
Disrupted sleep and privacy from loud roommates or frequent visitors
Dirty Shared Spaces
Frustration from roommates who don't respect common areas
Stress, Conflict & Broken Leases
Emotional and financial toll of incompatible living situations
Don't let this be you. Make informed decisions.
How It Works
Three simple steps to make informed housing decisions
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Read Anonymous Reviews
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Structured, Behavior-Based
Reviews
Our reviews focus on measurable living habits, not personal attacks
Sample Review
"Great roommate overall. Keeps shared spaces clean and communicates well about guests. Very reliable with rent and bills. Would definitely recommend."
Privacy & Safety
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Anonymous Reviews
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Community Moderation
All reviews are monitored. Prohibited content is removed to maintain quality.
Patterns Over Opinions
We focus on repeated behaviors, not single incidents. One review doesn't define a person.
Fair & Balanced
Reviewed roommates can flag content and request moderation for fairness.
Important Notice
All reviews represent personal experiences and opinions, not verified facts.
We focus on living behaviors only — no personal contact information, criminal claims, or medical information is allowed. Our moderation team reviews all content to ensure it meets our community guidelines.
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