Housing/Rooming Issues.

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I'm lucky enough to live somewhere where I get financial support - whenever I need it. For now it's monthly disability income.

I rent and live on my own, my roommate is only here on the weekends, and is moving out soon.

Being autistic I need to make sure nobody I can't stand moves in, so I sent my landlady this:

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Hi [name],

I know your on vacation right now, so you don’t need to think about this immediately.

Since [name], as I think you said is moving out soon, the other room will be empty. As I think you already know I get my income from disability. I have Aspergers/high functioning autism. I’m obviously high functioning enough to live on my own and take care of myself, goto school and maybe, I hope at least hold a part-time job in the future, if not a full-time job. As such it would be good if I got to “interrogate” any new potential roommates. Of course, no roommate would be ideal, but i realize it may not be cost-effective for you. Also, I think i may want to extend the lease, I’d like month to month, if we could do $500 if I stay at least 2 months longer because that would be at least 12 months which I think you said would be $500/month - and it would help my bank account. My friend [name] - who was here with me once before the first lease, is finishing his programs in june and he said he will talk to his parents about possibly letting him move in with me in the other room. I can’t confirm that at this point though. So if there must be a roommate - one I know or has past my interrogation would be best. I like this place, the place itself, and the location - everything needed within walking distance - would like to make it my home until something very good comes up or I get a good job offer somewhere.

Thanks,
[name]

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anyone else have a similar situation?

I have lived in a student house, so i can somewhat relate; making sure your roommates can at least understand your condition is required to live comfortably, and them trying to accomodate makes things easier for everyone (assuming you meet them halfway).
your request to your landlady is fair, and your letter is respectful, i think you did good there.