Deciding upon roommates to share your bathroom and kitchen space with is one thing, but signing into a yearlong agreement with a landlord is a big step into the “real world.”
Signing a lease can be intimidating, especially if it is your first lease. It may be the first legally binding document that you will sign your name to, so for heaven’s sake… don’t rush into it! Don’t feel like you’re being overly cautious. The legal jargon of a lease can become confusing, so ask lots of questions.