I'll always clearly remember a good friend telling me about the time her roommate spilled a drink on her (expensive) laptop. The act rather unceremoniously ended the computer's life (and my friend's budget). More importantly, it was the last straw of frustration for her.
Moving season to Boston is coming up quickly. Whether by school year or tradition (or both), many year-long leases begin September 1st, and apartment searching can begin in earnest as early as right now!