Living with a roommate can be challenging, but what happens when their personal hygiene becomes unbearable? A 23-year-old woman found herself in this predicament when her 18-year-old roommate showed no respect for cleanliness. After four months of living together, the older roommate couldn’t stand the smell anymore and decided to take action.
A Stinky Situation
No Showers, No Problem? ❌
Confronting the Issue ️
An Ultimatum ⚠️
Landlord Steps In
Eviction Notice
Roommate’s Reaction
Questioning the Decision
Update: She Saw the Post
Threatening to Sue ⚖️
Contract Clarity
Friends Weigh In ️
Big Update: She Showers!
Summary: Hygiene Habits Lead to Eviction
After four months of living with her roommate’s unbearable hygiene habits, a 23-year-old woman decided to take action. Despite confronting her roommate about the issue, nothing changed. She eventually contacted the landlord, who agreed to evict the roommate due to the biohazard posed by her poor hygiene. Although some questioned the decision, the woman’s friends supported her choice. In a surprising turn of events, the roommate finally took a shower.
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