Picture this: you're about to start your senior year of college, and you're on the hunt for a new apartment with your friends. But what happens when one of your roommates, Bella, flakes on apartment tours, can't cook, and expects you to take on the responsibility of feeding her every night? 😒 To make matters worse, you discover that your room is half the size of hers, but you're not paying half the rent! 🤯 This is the story of one college student who found herself in a heated disagreement with her prospective roommate, ultimately leading her to back out of the lease. But was she justified in doing so? Let's dive into the details of this roommate drama! 💥
Roommate Drama: Is She Unfair for Backing Out of Lease Over Unequal Rent? 😲
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Bella's Flaky Behavior 🙄
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Unequal Rooms, Unequal Rent? 📏💸
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Doing the Math 🧮
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Bella's Budget 💰
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Negotiating Rent 🤝
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Financial Struggles 😓
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The Breaking Point 💔
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Roommate Rumble: Who's the Real Victim Here? 🤔
In a tale of unequal rent and flaky roommates, we're left wondering who's truly in the wrong. Our protagonist feels taken advantage of, having to subsidize Bella's rent while working multiple jobs and struggling financially. 😞 On the other hand, Bella seems unwilling to compromise or empathize with her roommate's situation. 🤷 With our protagonist backing out of the lease, the roommate drama has reached a boiling point. But was she justified in doing so? Let's see what the internet thinks of this heated situation... 🔥
Dividing rent by room size causes drama and financial strain. NTA.
LeeAllen3 | LeeAllen3
Fair rent distribution causes roommate incompatibility, NAH. 💰
SulfuricDonut | SulfuricDonut
Finding a new roommate is tough, but living with a nightmare is worse 😱
boobookbooze | boobookbooze
Splitting rent by room size is unfair, communal spaces should be considered. ESH 😒
Sleepy-Blonde | Sleepy-Blonde
🤔 Commenter explains unequal rent and advises honesty in roommate situation.
Itgoeson678 | Itgoeson678
Engaging math lesson on rent division with a YTA twist 😈
Sheila_Monarch | Sheila_Monarch
Splitting rent only for room is unfair, YTA. 🙅♂️
Portie_lover | Portie_lover
OP is called out for unfair assumptions and bitter attitude 😬
ZuzusEars | ZuzusEars
Equal rent for unequal rooms? NTA for backing out. 😊
NotHisRealName | NotHisRealName
Commenter calls out original poster for unfair rent proposal 😒
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Unequal rent sparks YTA judgement and no replies
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Unequal rent and a roommate from hell? ESH in this drama. 😑
Kittenn1412 | Kittenn1412
Escape the drama! NTA for backing out of unfair lease. 🙌
mykecameron | mykecameron
Escape the drama 👏 NTA comment suggests
BushyEyes | BushyEyes
Roommate drama over rent and chores, both at fault. 😒
bab_101 | bab_101
Roommate dilemma: ESH, should have sorted finances before agreeing. 😑
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NTA for wanting to leave. Concerns about roommate's maturity and responsibility.
DenverLabRat | DenverLabRat
NAH for backing out, but rent math is off 🙂
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NAH for considering unequal rent, but focus on compatibility issues. 🙂
wrenwynn | wrenwynn
Roommate drama! Is Bella unreliable? NAH, commenters weigh in 🤔
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Backing out of lease due to unfair roommate. NTA. 👍
Bridalhat | Bridalhat
Incompatible roommates split over unfair rent and obligations. NAH.
ben_burnache | ben_burnache
Beware of Bella! NTA for wanting to break the lease. 🚨
X5455 | X5455
Splitting rent purely by room size is unfair. ESH. 😒
FatchRacall | FatchRacall
Roommate is NTA for backing out of lease with unreliable friend 😊
ltisdale | ltisdale
Roommate calls out unfair rent reduction request. YTA confirmed. 👍
grae23 | grae23
Roommate backed out of lease due to unfair rent calculation 😕
bannana | bannana
NTA for backing out of lease due to unfair rent split 😊
TexFiend | TexFiend
Avoid the drama and find a new roommate/place to stay 🙌
ImFinePleaseThanks | ImFinePleaseThanks
Roommate wants equal rent but OP pays less for same space 🤔
throwAWweddingwoe | throwAWweddingwoe
Don't settle for less! Find a better living situation 😊
rpsls | rpsls
NTA for wanting to back out of lease with difficult roommate 🤔
dwegol | dwegol
Commenter questions logic behind saving $125 on rent. 🤔
BupycA | BupycA
🚨 Roommate warning: Unequal rent is just the tip of iceberg
balletrat | balletrat
Using Splitwise app could have avoided this unfair rent drama. 👍
AugustNClementine | AugustNClementine
YTA for assuming rent scales linearly with room size. 🤔
NeighborhoodTrolly | NeighborhoodTrolly
Equal rent for unequal rooms? NTA suggests a solution. 🙂
Laramila | Laramila
Find a new roommate ASAP! NTA for wanting fair rent. 😊
Pergamon_ | Pergamon_
Avoid the lease with this girl or it will go wrong 😱
Yavanna83 | Yavanna83
Finding a better apartment is key. NTA for wanting fairness. 👍
KarenJoanneO | KarenJoanneO
Dodged a bullet with flaky roommate, NTA 😎
Plenty_Metal_1304 | Plenty_Metal_1304
Unequal rent and room size can lead to resentment 😒
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Find a new place without her, she doesn't care about you 🙄
Emisys | Emisys
Take charge of your finances and don't let anyone guilt-trip you. 💸
Smoothyworld | Smoothyworld
Avoiding a bad living situation: NTA pulls the plug 🙌
Glittering-War-5748 | Glittering-War-5748
Don't suffer in silence, stand up for yourself! 💪
JosKarith | JosKarith
Cooking for roommate causing rent dispute 😕
Tiara87 | Tiara87
Friendship at risk after unequal rent dispute. 🤷🏼♀️
Jerico_Hill | Jerico_Hill
Toxic roommate alert! 🚨 Prioritize yourself and find better roommates.
AtomicFox84 | AtomicFox84
Trust your gut and take care of yourself. NTA 👍
BlueRipley | BlueRipley
Roommate dilemma: Fairness of room size and rent distribution 🤔
thismatters | thismatters
Roommate unfairly gave OP worst room and refused to cook. NTA.
Idejbfp | Idejbfp
Don't pay people to be your friend. NTA for backing out. 👍
Speakklife | Speakklife
Fair decision to back out of lease due to room size 👍
anarchyisfun | anarchyisfun
Avoiding a toxic roommate: NTA for backing out of lease 🙌
CapK473 | CapK473
Stand up for yourself! NTA! 💪🏻
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Discount for smaller room? NTA for backing out. 👍
Marzipan_civil | Marzipan_civil
Avoided a bullet 👌 NTA for not wanting to be taken advantage of.
BibbidiBobbidiBooyah | BibbidiBobbidiBooyah
Commenter admits fault, but roommate lacks empathy and financial responsibility 😕
Kamenovski | Kamenovski
Don't agree to unequal rent, speak up before resentment builds! 🚨
AmyBobbamy | AmyBobbamy
Proportional rent based on room size: fair or silly? 🤔
Crap0li0 | Crap0li0
Roommate already putting in minimal effort, NTA for backing out 🙄
hobalotit | hobalotit
Fair rent division tips and roommate warning. NTA 👍
mel0n_m0nster | mel0n_m0nster
A helpful rent division calculator shared by a latecomer. 👍
TheGrateCommaNate | TheGrateCommaNate
Avoid Bella at all costs, says commenter. 🚫
asst3rblasster | asst3rblasster
Suggests switching rooms to solve rent issue. Calls roommate 'a handful' 🤬
jma7400 | jma7400
Fair rent split suggestions and roommate advice 👍
xmacnzx | xmacnzx
Failed rent-splitting discussion leads to ESH verdict 😖
TeeWeeHerman | TeeWeeHerman
Bigger is not always better: a lesson in roommate drama 🤷♀️
pinkblob66 | pinkblob66
Roommate has high expectations, NTA for wanting to move out. 😊
YEAHRocko | YEAHRocko
Equal rent for unequal room sizes? NAH, but move on.
thatonepersoniam | thatonepersoniam
Splitting the biggest room between a couple might solve it 😊
rose99199 | rose99199
Roommate taking advantage of OP's budget, NTA for backing out. 🙂
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Saving money on rent: NTA for backing out of lease 👍
ComprehensiveBand586 | ComprehensiveBand586
🚨 Beware of the user trying to take advantage of you.
its_garden_time_nerd | its_garden_time_nerd
Avoid living with her, she won't pull her weight. 🙄
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Roommate is NTA for backing out of lease over unequal rent 😊
biggguy | biggguy
NTA is smart for backing out of lease with unreliable roommate 😎
Morninglarke | Morninglarke
Fair rent distribution based on room size. NTA for leaving.
Double_Exit8829 | Double_Exit8829
Run! Commenter advises against living with entitled and selfish Bella 😱
Eladiun | Eladiun
Unequal rent and room sizes cause drama, but is it fair? 🤔
voxam72 | voxam72
Standing up for fair rent distribution, NTA wins the day. 💪
wceguzou | wceguzou
Lease signed? YTA if yes, NTA if no 😕
tony_719 | tony_719
