Colocatie

Colocatie, in Dutch usage, refers to the arrangement in which two or more people share a dwelling. The term is commonly used for roommates sharing an apartment or house, often involving private bedrooms and common spaces. The concept originates from the French colocation and is widely used in the Netherlands and Belgium, particularly among students and young professionals seeking affordable housing or social living arrangements.

There are different contractual forms. One common setup is a single lease signed by all roommates, making them jointly liable for the full rent and any damages. Alternatively, landlords may issue separate subleases with one primary tenant coordinating the lease, which can limit liability if the others fail to pay. A housemate agreement or inventory of furnishings is often used to set expectations on chores, bills, and rules.

Key considerations include choosing compatible housemates, clear budgeting for rent and utilities, privacy and shared responsibilities, and procedures for moving out or replacing a roommate. Deposits, notice periods, and subletting rights vary by jurisdiction and the lease terms; conflicts are typically addressed through tenancy law or mediation.

In information technology, colocatie (colocation) refers to the practice of placing a company's servers in a third-party data center. The provider rents rack space, power, cooling, and connectivity. This multi-tenant facility offers scalable infrastructure, professional security, and often higher reliability than a private server room, under a service level agreement and a cost structure based on space, power, and bandwidth.