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Housemate ground rules

Living with other people can be a nightmare sometimes – especially when it comes to cleaning and noise. Here’s how to set some housemate ground rules, so you’re not stuck swearing under your breath while scrubbing their skid marks.

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By Daisy Phillipson

Updated on 09-Nov-2015

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