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Precautions
It might be silly but have cleaning
stuff ready. A water bucket, mop, plastic gloves,
binliners, dustpan and brush and disinfectant are
essential just in case someone breaks something, sets
fire to the couch or is sick on the kitchen floor.
Also a small first aid kit for the inevitable cut
finger on broken glass and ash-trays to try and
minimise people stubbing out their fags on your
carpet.
Broken glasses
Avoid inevitable disappointment by buying disposable
cups and buying canned rather than bottled beer.
Valuables
Put them in a safety deposit box, bury
them in the garden and do not delude yourself that
your friends are sound because they'll probably
invite half the local pub round to case the joint.
Unwanted guests
Be cool but firm. Remember it's
easier to stop them getting in than to eject them
once they're shooting up smack in your bedroom.
Space
Move as much furniture as you can - twice as
many people may turn up than you expect - but do not
block exits that might be essential in case of fire.
NEVER have a party on the day before you move out You are virtually guaranteed to lose your deposit if you leave the place full of cans and fag ash.
