All depends on prop management. Best to get an individual lease for each roommate. Some will, some won’t. Guessing around IV they are pretty hard core as that is where the parties are. Around the mesa where you would get a house you might rent from owner.

Be sure to photo/doc *everything* during walkthrough. This is a moneymaker for prop mgmt when kids move out and they claim all sorts of damage and stains. Test each light,plug and door hinges and locks. (even bathroom)

As scaredy mentioned, get in touch with all of the parents. They are probably expecting you to review the lease and advise them anyway.

If you are lucky they will all be in the same frame of mind and willingly work together. We were lucky in this respect.

Kids usually split internet/electric/etc equally with a different kid owning each bill. ie. kid 1 pays internet, kid 2 is electric, etc. The kids will VENMO money to each other when bills are due.

Best to have your name on the bill too so you have access and know it has been paid. Nothing is more frustrating than inquiring about a cable bill and they won’t talk to you as you are not on the account.

(ps. get used to this as when they turn 18 the school denies all access to school records; grades, finances, loans, to you. Magically, they have become adults, don’t you know;) Even though you are paying the bills!!!

Yes, you will still have to hold there hands a bit 😉

Boys are easy. They will find their own ratty furniture and trade for couches, tables, etc. Girls, .. well moms are going nuts with the nesting. All new glassware, plates, couch, decorations, you get the idea. Bet I spent $1000 for darling daughter’s first apt setup. That was 8 girls too. Turned into a huge party house. And these were all ‘nice’ girls with solid families.

Oh, and remind son that he will have to move and store everything he acquires. That means a rental unit for the summer or haul it home.

Less is more.