Breakups are never easy, especially when you’re living together. But what happens when the love is gone, and the lease remains? Our story today revolves around a couple who decided to call it quits after a year of cohabitating in a pricey city. As they navigate the choppy waters of post-breakup life, a new conflict arises – who gets the apartment? Let’s dive into their story.
The Breakup

The Costly City ️

The Search for a New Home

The Pressure Builds ⏳

The Unfair Accusation

The Leaseholder’s Revelation

The Coldhearted Response? ❄️

The Moral Dilemma

A Breakup, a Lease, and a Coldhearted Accusation
Our protagonist, dubbed ‘Leaseholder Lady’, finds herself in a tough spot. After ending a year-long relationship, she’s stuck in a pricey apartment with her ex, who’s pressuring her to leave. While she’s searching for a new place, she’s not about to rush into a bad decision. The ex, on the other hand, isn’t looking at all, and accuses her of being unfair. The plot thickens when she reveals she’s the primary leaseholder. His reaction? He calls her cruel and coldhearted. Is she really the villain here, or is she just standing her ground? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
NTA – Stand your ground and make him buy you out.

NTA – He’s struggling to afford the apartment, but won’t admit it.

INFO: Why not keep the place? Lazy ex-boyfriend is trouble.

You’re the primary! He wasted time instead of finding a new place.

NTA! Kick him out if he’s not on the lease!
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NTA – Obligation to return apartment; ex needs new lease.

NTA: He’s trying to make you leave to benefit himself.

NTA. Stick it out or kick him out. Fair warning.

NTA – He wants free rent while you pay. Stand your ground!

Don’t let him emotionally manipulate you. You’re not the a**hole.
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“AITA for doing nothing wrong?” Welcome to AITA where no one is an a**hole.

Gross behavior, legal mess, stay safe. Document everything.

NTA — Set a boundary and tell him he has to leave

Apartment manager spills tea ☕ on leaseholder drama!
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NTA. Truth hurts sometimes. Time for him to move on.

INFO: Who gets the apartment? The leaseholder dilemma

NTA: Kicking him out was the right move!

Equal footing on lease? Who gets apartment?
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NTA: Entitled ex wants you out, stay strong and move on!

NTA suggests secret lease signing to resolve apartment dispute!

NTA. Find your own place, dude!

INFO: Who’s really getting the short end of the stick?

Ownership battle: Who’s the real a**hole in this apartment drama?

NTA, he’s being petty. Take your time finding a new place.

OP graciously lets ex stay in their apartment. NTA!

Both parties should find new places to live.

NTA: He’s holding himself back, not you.

Did he move countries to be with you? Tell us more!

You paid, you stay! NTA.

Finding a new place? NTA if he doesn’t want to live with you.

NTA: He should be capable of googling apartments himself

NTA: Make sure to protect yourself legally and financially!

NTA. You’re not ‘forcing’ him to live with you. ♂️

Taking control of the lease after a breakup

You’re on the lease, it’s your place. Your a** on the line.

NTA: Find a new place and leave him in the dark!

NTA: Time for him to pack his bags!
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Take control of your space and kick him out!

NTA: Kick him out when lease renews. Talk to landlord.
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Stand your ground and shut down his attempts to manipulate you.

NTA. Entitled ex?

You’re in control! Kick him out and keep the apartment!

Who gets the apartment? The battle for a new home.

NTA. New love interest already lined up?

Protect yourself! Give notice, document condition, and be cautious.

NTA. Transfer lease to avoid being responsible for everything.

NTA. Ex sounds like a bit of an AH

Stand your ground! If he doesn’t like it, he can leave.

Divorce logistics matter. NTA.

Take charge! Kick him out and save some cash!

INFO request: Who broke up? OP rational, ex emotional.
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NTA. Ex’s behavior and comments justify making him move out.

Not the a**hole. What happened? Tell us your side!

Not the a**hole. Who gets the apartment? Let’s find out!
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NTA. He should get out

Not the a**hole. Who gets the apartment? Find out!
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NTA, you have the upper hand in the lease situation.
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Not the a**hole! Who gets the apartment?

Take charge! Renew the lease in your name and evict him.
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Op accused of forcing living situation, lease holder dilemma

Not the a**hole! Love gone wrong, but who gets the apartment?

Unfair breakup: Why should he stay while you’re forced out?

Fight for your apartment! Don’t let him steal it!

Not the a**hole. Who gets the apartment? Love gone wrong.

NTA, he’s trying to manipulate him

You’re in control! NTA, take your time finding a new place.

Rent paid, eviction threat: Who gets the apartment?

NTA: Find another apt and leave

Take charge! Kick him out, you’re in control!

NTA. You’re right and being very reasonable.

Be the boss of your own apartment!

Take control! Ignore him, find a new place, and notify landlord

Not the a**hole. Find out who gets the apartment!

NTA: Is he the King of Hell?

NTA, breakup stress sucks. Take time to find new place

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!

Stand your ground! Kick him out and find a new roommate. #NTA
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Curious about deposit return if contract renewed? NTA!

Not the a**hole. What’s the story behind this love gone sour?

NTA: Asserting independence in a mature and fair manner. ✌️

Stand your ground! You’ve paid your share, don’t back down.

NTA: Time for him to find a new home

NTA: Cold-hearted breakup leads to lucky escape from uncool ex.
