How to Settle Up When a Roommate Moves Out

A roommate leaving is the moment when small unsettled amounts turn into a real argument, because there is no next month to even things out.

Settle the running balance first

Work out who owes whom from the shared expenses so far, and pay it before the move. Small debts are harder to collect once people live apart.

Agree who covers the last bills and what happens with the deposit and the contract. Put it in a message so everybody has the same version.

Decide who keeps the shared items — appliances, furniture, supplies — and whether the person leaving is paid for their share.

General, practical tips — not financial or legal advice.

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