What if flatmates keep having friends over and taking over the kitchen?
This can happen. Guests are allowed in hall, but not for long periods of times and not overnight. Occasionally flatmates like to cook with friends and socialise in the kitchen. This is fine as long as it is not a frequent event, it does not prevent the other residents of the flat using the kitchen and no disturbance is caused. If this does become a problem it is fair to discuss with the person who regularly organises these meals how it affects your use of the kitchen. You may then come to a compromise on the situation e.g. they only use the kitchen one evening a week and give everyone plenty of notice by putting a note on the fridge. It may also be the case that half the flatmates use the kitchen more than others, making those who don’t use it feel uncomfortable and feel that they have no privacy or time and space to use the kitchen. It is important that shared facilities are used fairly, honestly and with consideration. Any problems should be discussed at a flat meeting and a member o
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