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How Shared Living Works: Cleaning Plan, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution

A clean and well-kept home is the foundation for a pleasant and respectful atmosphere in any student flatshare. To make it work, you need clear agreements, a bit of organization – and most of all, team spirit.

1. Stay organized with a fair and simple chore plan

On stuwo.ch, under the Forms tab, you’ll find two helpful cleaning schedules:

Each WG (flatshare) should decide together which plan fits best and fairly divide weekly tasks like cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, or taking out the trash. Important: don’t just assign tasks – talk it through as a group!

Tip: Free apps like Flatastic, Nipto, or OurHome can also help you stay organized.

2. Team building – Start strong, live better

First impressions matter – even in shared living. To make things run smoothly from day one, it’s a good idea to organize a little team building event right after moving in or at the start of the semester.

  • 🍝 Cook and share a spaghetti dinner
  • 🎲 Host a game or movie night
  • 🏞️ Plan a fun weekend outing together

Getting to know each other builds trust – and that’s the best foundation for a happy and well-functioning WG.

3. Troubleshooting – What if someone doesn’t do their part?

Even with a good plan in place, someone might not stick to the agreed schedule. In that case, it’s important to communicate clearly and early.

  • Talk to them directly – be friendly but assertive.
  • Set a deadline by which the task should be done.
  • Document the issue – with photos and dates, e.g. in a PDF file.
  • Inform Stuwo if the issue doesn’t improve.

Stuwo will review the case and can take the following steps:

  • Issue a formal warning
  • Arrange a meeting with a written agreement
  • If the problem continues: contract termination

Weekly cleaning as agreed in the chore plan is part of the rental contract – those who consistently avoid it must expect consequences.

Conclusion: Shared living means shared responsibility

Living in a student WG can be a lot of fun – as long as everyone pulls their weight. With a working cleaning plan, mutual respect, and strong team spirit, your Stuwo flatshare will feel like a real home.

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