Overview
- A Quizlet-commissioned survey of 1,500 UK adults in shared rentals finds more than half have lived with a “housemate from hell,” with many delaying homebuying until around age 38 versus a hoped-for 29.
- Top friction points include leaving dirty dishes (65%), eating others’ food (52%), messy bathrooms (47%), and ignoring overflowing bins (42%).
- One in five reported moving out mid-tenancy due to housemate issues, and 54% said they felt trapped in a negative situation because they could not afford to leave.
- Disputes are common, with 30% reporting weekly tensions and 52% at least monthly, and 74% have confronted a housemate, often in person (44%) or via group chat (22%).
- Quizlet unveiled an Unofficial Housemate Rulebook backed by actor Joe Thomas, with the company warning that unspoken house rules can strain mental health and hinder study.