tsusan62 When they say to clear space around the bed, it usually means to clear the bedside table and other surfaces. Roommates will bring a table light, computer and knick knacks for their room. What they bring is pretty random, but it does require space on the surfaces in the room like bedside tables, dressers, and desks. If you don't have surfaces for them to put their stuff on, they do what you describe. In your pic, I see a light on the bedside table so either remove it or add another empty bedside table on the other side of the bed. I would also move the computer to the household inventory. Many times, roommates will bring one of their own. Or add another surface or two.
Hope this helps.