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We put together this FAQ to help you better understand how Cohabs works.
Frequently Asked Questions
From move-in to move-out, we provide an extra-smooth, hassle-free experience.
Yes, every house has a laundry room with washing machines and dryers. The number of laundry appliances depends on the number of housemates. And yes, the use of the laundry room is included in your lease, no extra cost.
Depending on the size of each Cohabs house, we have anywhere from 3 to 24 rooms. You can find more information on our houses page.
The Cohabs houses have a range of different room setups depending on the room you are interested in. For more information, take a look at our virtual tour or check with our Community Manager during your call.
At Cohabs, we’re all about our community. That’s why we believe it’s so important to offer a bunch of complimentary services! To name a few:
A monthly breakfast delivered to your door to enjoy with your housemates
Common supplies delivered each month such as toilet paper, garbage bags, paper towels, coffee, salt and pepper, hand soap, dishwasher tablets… the list goes on
Monthly community events organized by our team for our members
Once a week, our team cleans all the common areas of your house.
On-call house maintenance as we care about you and about our houses. If you have an incident or something isn’t working well, just report it via the Cohabs mobile app. Our team will fix it asap!
Fully-furnished home with WiFi and Netflix, and all utilities covered (water, gas, electricity, insurance…).
Everything at your fingertips, via our Cohabs mobile app, you’ll be able to open your door, create an event, report an incident, chat with the other Cohabs members, and much more!
A Welcome bag: As a new member of the Cohabs family, you deserve a little welcome gift! You will find it in your bedroom on your move-in day.
Our rooms are fully furnished, equipped, and have almost everything you need. We say almost because the only things we don't provide are a blanket, sheets, and a pillow, so don't forget to bring yours. Unless you're moving to Paris where the blanket is provided for you. Prefer to travel light? You will have the option to subscribe to our Bedding Pack before moving in via the Cohabs app; we'll take care of these for you.
Your room is secured after you complete these important steps which can be found in the Lobby:
Call the Community Manager
Submit required documents
Secure room via the prebooking or booking page
Sign the lease pay the deposit + first month's rent
Pay the the application fee and you're good to go!
Every member gets access to our dedicated Cohabs app. Within the application, you will be able to report an incident or add a wish for your house.
You can request to terminate your lease via the Cohabs app and send us an email. This is completely subject to our lease terms, but we try to be as flexible as possible.
The size of the room depends on the room type. Our private rooms are about 14 m²/ 150 sq. The other rooms vary from about 7 m²/80 sq for the smallest and about 30 m²/325 sq for the largest. You can see the exact size of the private rooms in the virtual tour after applying online.
Yes, as long as there is a free room. In addition, you have priority over people not yet in the Cohabs network. You can apply for a new room directly through the Cohabs app.
As the world moves towards a carbon-neutral future, sustainability is the core of what we do. Among other things, a large majority of our houses have solar panels, sustainable appliances, and a rainwater harvesting system. Most of our furniture is bought on the second-hand market, giving them a second life. We have a strong focus on energy cost reduction, thanks to dedicated tools in every home.
No, our houses are smoke-free.
Depending on the house and room type, two people can stay in one room at Cohabs. However, there is a limited amount of options for couples.
Even though we love animals, pets are not allowed due to hygienic reasons and for our members who may be allergic.
Coliving is a form of housing where residents share a living space as well as a set of interests, values, and intentions. Coliving is sustainable and promotes openness and collaboration, social networking, and the sharing economy.
Located in cities across the world, Cohabs offers a range of beautiful places that feel just like home. Our houses are composed of private bedrooms and fully furnished shared common spaces. Anyone can apply!
Our houses almost always have ample storage space for bicycles.
As we promote alternative mobility, we rarely have parking for cars but there are many public or private parking garages near our houses.
Our standard bedrooms have a queen-sized bed (140x200), a desk with chair, a bedside table with lamp, a custom-built closet, and private storage.
We have a diverse range of bedroom types including:
Essential (Shared bathroom)
Essential+ (Private sink & shared bathroom)
Classic (Private bathroom including sink + shower)
Classic+ (Private bathroom including sink, shower, and toilet)
Affinity (Couple + Private bathroom including sink, shower, and toilet)
Affinity+ (Couple + extra bed + Private bathroom including sink, shower, and toilet)
Solidarity (Reduced rent price)
For the security of our members and neighbors, we prefer not to reveal the exact address of our houses. However, you can check the approximate location on the house page.
Don’t worry, we will send you the address when you receive the link to your virtual tour.
Most of the Cohabs houses in Belgium are equipped with Salto Smart-lock security systems. On top of that, we also use a Ring security system to keep the main entrance safe. You will have the ability to unlock/lock your room via the Cohabs app.
For privacy reasons, we do not access or transfer data, unless you give us your explicit permission (for example, if we ever have to track suspicious activity around the house).
The Cohabs app is designed to accompany you throughout your stay, and make things as flexible and simple as possible. From day one, the app will help transition into community life and allow you to access all the necessary services and information during your stay.
You can use it to plan your move-in and move-out, check your rent balance, RSVP to Cohabs events, access smart home technology, submit and track maintenance requests, and access important house information.
The app is downloadable from the Apple App Store and the Android Play Store.
Beyond living and connecting with an open-minded community, your rent includes:
Basic supplies, monthly breakfast, a fully-furnished bedroom with a private or shared bathroom, spacious and well-decorated common areas, a tech-friendly environment (access to our mobile application, WiFi, Netflix, etc.), all utility costs (electricity, water, heating, insurance, etc.), weekly cleaning of the shared spaces, monthly events, and best of all, new friends!
Yes, for a period of about 7 days per month and as long as your housemates agree with it. Use your discretion - we like to be flexible, but guests cannot pose a disturbance to your other housemates. If they are cool with it, we are.
Once in a house, the Ambassador will be your reference person.
Every month, a great variety of events are organized for or by members - yoga classes, the Cohabs Retreat, workshops, after-work drinks, or simply a pleasant dinner. Every month, we deliver breakfast to every home to make sure our members can spend some time together.
Our members are usually between 21 and 35 years old and come from all around the world, from the Northern lights of Finland to the sunny beaches of Australia. They are curious and open-minded, looking for opportunities to connect and learn new things.
Most of them are already professionally active and have extremely diverse career backgrounds (health, consulting, finance, digital …) or are actively pursuing higher education and internships.
Our community values are: be open, keep learning, think green, stay foolish, lend a hand, and be respectful.
A Cohabs Ambassador is a peer-elected member who wants to be more involved in the community and is in charge of welcoming new housemates and giving our team feedback about their experience! Each house has at least one ambassador and they are all part of an amazing community. They participate in ambassador events and have first access to certain events and a first look at upcoming projects + initiatives.
The community aspect is a huge part of the Cohabs experience, and we prioritize how each and every member will fit into the house they join. With this in mind, the call helps us ensure we find you the best house for your preferences and personality, and that your time at Cohabs will be the best possible.
During the application process, we will ask you to upload the required documents to conduct the background check. These may include but are not limited to: government ID, bank statements, employment/student status, tax returns, personal guarantors, etc.
After the reception of these documents, we will review them and respond within 24 hours.
Once approved, you will receive an agreement to sign electronically (super easy), and an online invoice to pay upfront.
After signing and payments, you will officially be a Cohabs member!
The Lobby is your personal space to complete your booking and become a Cohabs member. You can use it to book a call with a Community member, upload documents, browse room proposals, sign a digital lease, and update your user profile.
You can either make a wire transfer or use direct debit payment options.
No. After you submit an application and your preferences, you’ll gain access to the lobby where you can chat with our Community team, check room proposals, and complete your booking.
Your room is not booked until you have gone through all the steps in the Lobby, signed a digital lease with Cohabs, and submitted your deposit.
Our coliving spaces are all-inclusive, meaning that the price you see is the price you pay. The pricing per room depends on the city you want to live in and your personal preferences
On top of the monthly rent, we ask for a 1 or 2-month deposit which we return to you once you move out.
In the Lobby, you can upload the necessary documents to save time and secure your room faster. This step is mandatory for signing your lease.