Ever been in a situation where you’re suddenly living with an unexpected guest? ♀️ ♂️ Well, one Californian found herself in just that predicament when her roommate’s mom flew in from South Africa for a ‘visit’ that quickly started to look more like a semi-permanent stay. The drama that unfolded is a classic tale of crossed wires, heated emotions, and the age-old question: who should pay the rent?
The Roommate and the Unexpected Guest
The Surprise Announcement
The Plot Thickens… ️♀️
The Unveiling of the Truth ️♀️
The Unwanted Roommate ♀️
The Rent Proposal
The Backlash ️
The Family Feud
The Rent War: Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong? ♀️
Our protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation. She’s suddenly living with an unexpected long-term guest – her roommate’s mom from South Africa. Initially, the visit was supposed to last 3 weeks, but it quickly became clear that the mom was here to stay for 4-6 months. Feeling the pinch of the extra person, our protagonist proposed splitting the rent three ways. This didn’t go down well, leading to accusations of selfishness and a heated argument about family visits. Now, the question is – who’s in the right here? Is it fair to ask for a three-way split, or should the original agreement stand? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“NTA. Living with someone else’s parent for 4-6 months? No way! “
“NTA. 4-6 months is no longer a ‘visitor’. That’s solid grounds for your new roommate to cough up 1/3 of the rent.”
NTA. Roommate’s mom is taking over, time to escape!
NTA
Comment and replies discuss racist roommate’s background and behavior
NTA – Living with a newborn and a mom? Good luck
NTA: Roommate misled about long-term guest, fair to split expenses.
NTA. Roommate wanted me to pay for their family’s stay. No way!
NTA. Fair to expect more rent for unapproved long-term guest. Consider moving out.
NTA. Roommate crossed boundaries by inviting a surprise long-term guest
“NTA – Stand firm, check lease rules. Find new apartment ASAP!”
NTA – Lease violation? Time to play hardball with 3 generations.
Unfair space distribution: NTA suggests paying less until mom leaves
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NTA but if you own the house, put your foot down!
Unfair long-term guest causing rent war. NTA, hope you move!
Roommate taking advantage of you? It’s time to find new digs!
NTA, but good luck getting them to split rent three ways ♀️
A surprisingly non-offensive roommate proposal with a twist
Stand up for yourself and demand fair rent arrangements!
Roommate’s mom causing rent war. NTA. Set boundaries and clarify lease.
NTA. Justified concern about violating lease and unfair financial burden.
Escape the drama! NTA, break free from the long-term guest
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Not the a**hole. Drama unfolds with surprise long-term guest
Avoiding roommate drama by living alone or with a partner
NTA: Landlord should evict the mother, but consider moving to avoid hostility
A delightful experience with a long-term guest from Greece!
Don’t give in to emotional drama – NTA
Lease options matter! Is she a guest or a tenant?
NTA: Roommate drama escalates with inconsiderate long-term guest
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NTA, but roommate’s guest is taking advantage. Time to move!
NTA, time to find a new place! Landlord should step in
NTA: You’re getting played, and hard. They used you.
Roommate drama! Unwanted guest sparks rent war. You’re not the a**hole!
Time to find your own place again.
Visa issues and roommate drama – time to find a new place! ✈️
Contact your landlord , NTA. Protect your lease agreement
Secure your lease and start searching for a new place!
Property management can help resolve roommate disputes and enforce rules.
NTA, time to find a new place. Roommate not respecting agreement.
Escape the drama! Move out after the lease ends. NTA
Roommate drama escalates with a surprise long-term guest
Curiosity piqued! Updates on the NTA situation, please!
Take charge and contact the landlord ASAP to resolve the situation!
NTA. Contact your landlord to address the long-term visitor
NTA, take action and confront your landlord!
NTA, ask landlord about breaking lease
Engaging strategy to handle a long-term guest and potential rent issue
Visa loophole or family visit? Sparks fly in roommate dispute!
NTA, your roommate screwed you over. Secure your valuables!
Fair rent split for unexpected long-term guest. NTA
South African apologizes for roommate drama, not all like this
“NTA. Contact your landlord.” – Take control of the situation!
Escape the drama! NTA, find your own place ASAP
NTA: Roommate’s mom overstayed, causing financial and boundary issues
Escape the drama! Break your lease and find new roommates!
Make a clean break! ♂️ Pack up and leave silently.
NTA- No a-hole here. Share your roommate drama!
NTA. Call immigration to avoid legal trouble with extended guest.
Legal concerns and a strained friendship over an extended stay
NTA: Roommate took advantage, now manipulating and bashing boundaries. Move out?
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Relatable roommate drama, glad they escaped in time!
NTA. Stick to your guns on 3 ways, but check the lease
Not the a**hole. Drama unfolds with surprise long-term guest
NTA- Escape the a**hole! ♂️
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Roommate’s long-term guest causes rent war
Moving in with friends can be chaotic . Good luck finding a new place!
NTA: 3 weeks vs 4-6 months? That’s a rent war!
NTA, time to go OP while you can. No good deed goes unpunished.
NTA. Roommate dodges questions, time to find a new place.
