Brutally honest housemate ad applauded
A man has been praised online for his brutally honest advertisement for a roommate, in which he laid out some very specific ground rules for potential tenants.
The man from Perth posted the ad on the Perth Buy And Sell Western Australia Facebook group, stating he “really really didn’t want a housemate” but needed someone to share the rent so he could “save for a motorbike”.
He went on to list the many traits he wanted in his future housemate, which included someone who smokes outside, “no paedophiles” and a preferably introverted roommate who largely kept to themselves.
“I really really don’t want a housemate, especially someone who talks too much or who has lots of visitors,” he wrote.
“Prefer someone who just wants to use the room to set up a lan for computer hacking 9-5 or FIFO workers 4/1.”
“No eye contact or boring ‘polite’ casual conversations.”
On offer in the home was one large room with high ceilings, unlimited internet, with access to a large contained backyard complete with a lemon and orange tree, with the rent also enticingly priced at $165 a week.
He also went on to say the prospective roommate could grow marijuana or magic mushrooms in the backyard but only “if you share”.
The man who shared the ad has been praised online for being “refreshingly honest” and upfront, with many commenters appreciating his transparency.
“Best room to rent ad ever. Expectations and boundaries laid upfront,” one woman wrote.
It is as yet unclear if the man has found a roommate that meets his list of demands to move in with him – but we sure hope so.
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