Imagine this: you’ve kindly opened your home to a friend in need, only to discover that she’s given her boyfriend a key without your permission. That’s exactly what happened to a 28-year-old woman who let her 27-year-old friend rent a room in her three-bedroom flat. The arrangement was casual, with no paperwork involved, and things seemed to be going smoothly until the homeowner walked in to find her friend’s boyfriend lounging in the living room. Let’s dive into the story and see what went down.
A Generous Offer
The Casual Arrangement
A Decent Roommate… Until ♀️
The Unwelcome Surprise
The Uninvited Guest
The Unauthorized Key
Taking Matters into Her Own Hands
Confronting the Roommate ️
The Roommate’s Defense ️
The Argument Escalates
Begging for Forgiveness
The Final Verdict?
Trust Shattered: Can It Be Repaired?
The homeowner is left feeling betrayed and angry after her roommate gave her boyfriend a key without permission. She’s demanded that her friend move out within two weeks, but the roommate insists she’s overreacting and being unfair. ♀️ While the roommate has apologized, she admits she doesn’t see what the big deal is and begs not to be kicked out. So, is the homeowner justified in her reaction, or is she taking things too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
Giving someone a key without permission is outrageous
Boundaries crossed: NTA commenter calls out key-giving friend’s hypocrisy.
NTA gets support to change locks. Problem solved
NTA massively! Trust abused by friend giving out key without permission
NTA. Panic is understandable. High-adrenaline decisions aren’t always bad.
Friend’s major breach of trust, NTA for setting boundaries
Friend overstayed her welcome and manipulated her way into permanency.
NTA gives boyfriend key, comment suggests rekeying locks. Done already.
NTA: Breach of trust, you have a right to refuse entry.
NTA gives legal advice on tenant laws, others chime in with experiences.
Giving out keys to your home: NTA or overreaction?
Establishing clear boundaries is key to avoiding misunderstandings
ESH. Miscommunication and resentment lead to a messy living situation
Friend crosses a boundary by giving out keys to your home
Living with close friends is hard work, but NTA
Giving a key doesn’t mean taking advantage. NTA.
Landlord NTA for revoking tenant’s boyfriend’s key without permission
NTA stands their ground against disrespectful friend.
Commenter suggests the roommate overstepped boundaries, replies agree
Debate over whether friend is tenant or lodger in UK
Sharing keys without consent in a shared house: NTA or ESH?
Giving someone a key to your home without permission is not okay. #NTA
Debate over tenancy laws in response to NTA comment
Tenant’s legal rights explained, but some comments dismissive and sarcastic
Blurred lines between staying, roommates, and tenants cause conflict. NAH.
Living alone: the ultimate solution
NTA, commenter wouldn’t be surprised if the friend’s boyfriend moved in slyly
Giving someone a key to your shared home without asking is not okay
NTA, but unclear lease terms caused communication issues
Setting boundaries with friends’ partners, NTA wins the day.
Roommate gives out keys without permission. NTA suggests moving out.
Giving a key to a stranger? NTA’s experience is a warning ⚠️
Giving someone a key without asking is not acceptable. NTA.
Debate over renter’s rights and safety concerns with boyfriend’s key.
Friend giving out keys without permission: NAH or YTA?
Check tenancy laws before giving keys. NTA for not doing so.
Secure your home Change all the locks
Respect for privacy is crucial in shared living spaces.
Guest overstepped boundaries by giving out key, change locks ASAP.
Giving a key to her boyfriend without notice? NTA for sure
NTA thinks she’s untrustworthy and should leave.
Friend overstepped by giving key to boyfriend. NTA. Locks changed?
NTA, but watch out for eviction laws.
Commenter suggests kicking out freeloading friend, sparks agreement
Not the a**hole for giving boyfriend key to her home.
Not a real apology – let’s talk about apologies
NTA. Your home, your rules. She’s a guest, not landlord.
Giving a key to an outsider to your home is a big reach.
NTA. Just tell her to move in with her boyfriend!
NTA thinks the friend should go sponge off her BF
Debate over landlord-tenant rights and boyfriend key-sharing etiquette
Giving a key to your partner’s home is reasonable. #NTA
Giving a key to your partner’s home is reasonable. #NTA
Respect for boundaries is important in any living situation.
Sharing a key doesn’t mean disrespecting house rules. NTA
Tenant’s entitlement made OP feel unsafe. Change locks after move-out.
Friend’s offer ≠ boyfriend’s entitlement. NTA for setting boundaries.
NTA and generous? Commenter calls out trust violation.
Giving out keys to someone else’s home without permission? NTA
NTA. Changing the locks is a reasonable precaution to take.
Betrayal of trust. Keep her out.
Secure your home , change the locks
Last Updated on May 29, 2023 by Diply Social Team