Roommate Drama: Is She Unfair for Backing Out of Lease Over Unequal Rent?

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!

Bella’s Flaky Behavior

Cooking Commitments ️

Unequal Rooms, Unequal Rent?

Doing the Math

Bella’s Budget

Negotiating Rent

Financial Struggles

The Breaking Point

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.

Fair rent distribution causes roommate incompatibility, NAH.

Finding a new roommate is tough, but living with a nightmare is worse

Splitting rent by room size is unfair, communal spaces should be considered. ESH

Commenter explains unequal rent and advises honesty in roommate situation.

Engaging math lesson on rent division with a YTA twist

Splitting rent only for room is unfair, YTA. ‍♂️

OP is called out for unfair assumptions and bitter attitude

Equal rent for unequal rooms? NTA for backing out.

Commenter calls out original poster for unfair rent proposal

Unequal rent sparks YTA judgement and no replies

Unequal rent and a roommate from hell? ESH in this drama.

Escape the drama! NTA for backing out of unfair lease.

Escape the drama NTA comment suggests

Roommate drama over rent and chores, both at fault.

Roommate dilemma: ESH, should have sorted finances before agreeing.

NTA for wanting to leave. Concerns about roommate’s maturity and responsibility.

NAH for backing out, but rent math is off

NAH for considering unequal rent, but focus on compatibility issues.

Roommate drama! Is Bella unreliable? NAH, commenters weigh in

Backing out of lease due to unfair roommate. NTA.

Incompatible roommates split over unfair rent and obligations. NAH.

Beware of Bella! NTA for wanting to break the lease.

Splitting rent purely by room size is unfair. ESH.

Roommate is NTA for backing out of lease with unreliable friend

Roommate calls out unfair rent reduction request. YTA confirmed.

Roommate backed out of lease due to unfair rent calculation

NTA for backing out of lease due to unfair rent split

Avoid the drama and find a new roommate/place to stay

Roommate wants equal rent but OP pays less for same space

Don’t settle for less! Find a better living situation

NTA for wanting to back out of lease with difficult roommate

Commenter questions logic behind saving $125 on rent.

Roommate warning: Unequal rent is just the tip of iceberg

Using Splitwise app could have avoided this unfair rent drama.

YTA for assuming rent scales linearly with room size.

Equal rent for unequal rooms? NTA suggests a solution.

Find a new roommate ASAP! NTA for wanting fair rent.

Avoid the lease with this girl or it will go wrong

Finding a better apartment is key. NTA for wanting fairness.

Dodged a bullet with flaky roommate, NTA

Unequal rent and room size can lead to resentment

Find a new place without her, she doesn’t care about you

Take charge of your finances and don’t let anyone guilt-trip you.

Avoiding a bad living situation: NTA pulls the plug

Don’t suffer in silence, stand up for yourself!

Cooking for roommate causing rent dispute

Friendship at risk after unequal rent dispute. ‍♀️

Toxic roommate alert! Prioritize yourself and find better roommates.

Trust your gut and take care of yourself. NTA

Roommate dilemma: Fairness of room size and rent distribution

Roommate unfairly gave OP worst room and refused to cook. NTA.

Don’t pay people to be your friend. NTA for backing out.

Fair decision to back out of lease due to room size

Avoiding a toxic roommate: NTA for backing out of lease

Stand up for yourself! NTA!

Discount for smaller room? NTA for backing out.

Avoided a bullet NTA for not wanting to be taken advantage of.

Commenter admits fault, but roommate lacks empathy and financial responsibility

Don’t agree to unequal rent, speak up before resentment builds!

Proportional rent based on room size: fair or silly?

Roommate already putting in minimal effort, NTA for backing out

Fair rent division tips and roommate warning. NTA

A helpful rent division calculator shared by a latecomer.

Avoid Bella at all costs, says commenter.

Suggests switching rooms to solve rent issue. Calls roommate ‘a handful’

Fair rent split suggestions and roommate advice

Failed rent-splitting discussion leads to ESH verdict

Bigger is not always better: a lesson in roommate drama ‍♀️

Roommate has high expectations, NTA for wanting to move out.

Equal rent for unequal room sizes? NAH, but move on.

Splitting the biggest room between a couple might solve it

Roommate taking advantage of OP’s budget, NTA for backing out.

Saving money on rent: NTA for backing out of lease

Beware of the user trying to take advantage of you.

Avoid living with her, she won’t pull her weight.

Roommate is NTA for backing out of lease over unequal rent

NTA is smart for backing out of lease with unreliable roommate

Fair rent distribution based on room size. NTA for leaving.

Run! Commenter advises against living with entitled and selfish Bella

Unequal rent and room sizes cause drama, but is it fair?

Standing up for fair rent distribution, NTA wins the day.

Lease signed? YTA if yes, NTA if no