How to research a potential roommate safely and fairly
Meet or video call, ask about routine and finances, and check a prior landlord or roommate reference with consent. Verify identity and ability to pay only to the degree the arrangement requires. Apply the same relevant criteria to everyone.
Do not dig into protected characteristics, private relationships, or unrelated social-media history. Avoid saving unnecessary personal data. A good screen checks reliability, payment, and household fit—not a person’s entire life.
Offer the same transparency you ask for. Fairness and safety reinforce each other.