Roommate Tricked into Paying Overdue Utility Bill: Clever or Cruel?

Living with roommates can be challenging, especially when it comes to splitting bills. In this story, a person shares their experience dealing with a roommate, Lucy, who hasn’t paid her share of the electric bill for months. Despite multiple attempts to collect the money, Lucy always had an excuse. But when an opportunity arose during a shared errand run, the protagonist decided to take matters into their own hands.

The Roommate Dilemma

Lucy’s Excuses

No Money, No Problem?

A Shared Errand Run

The ATM Plan

Lucy’s Reaction

Tension at the ATM

Honking and Impatience

Money Withdrawn

No Threats, No Problem?

A Controversial Solution to a Common Problem ‍♀️

In a desperate attempt to collect overdue utility money from their roommate Lucy, the protagonist tricked her into stopping at an ATM during a shared errand run. The situation escalated, with honking cars and impatient roommates, until Lucy finally withdrew the money. However, she later accused the protagonist and another roommate of practically robbing her. Was this a clever solution or a cruel trick? Share your thoughts and reactions.

Reminder and trickery or enforcing rules? NTA roommate wins.

Roommate shirks responsibility, pays up only after trickery. NTA.

Avoiding paying overdue bills is not cool. NTA for being aggressive

NTA, but a house meeting is needed to address Lucy’s behavior

Roommate drama: one person pays overdue bill, others outraged.

Roommate needs to pay up or leave. If not, cut the power!

Roommate refuses to pay share of utility bill. NTA wins.

Roommate tricked into paying overdue bill, but was it justified?

Money matters can strain relationships.

Roommate gets tricked into paying overdue bill. NTA wins!

Roommate finally pays overdue utility bill after clever trick. NTA.

NTA comment shuts down irresponsible roommate.

Roommate accused of stealing utility bill money, NTA wins.

Roommate praised for clever utility bill prank.

Roommate tricked into paying overdue bill, but NTA overall

Roommate complains about paying overdue bill, called out for entitlement.

Third roommate causes tension by pressuring Lucy to pay bill

Lucy’s entitled behavior gets called out.

Roommate accused of robbing for months, justified in not paying?

Roommate learns a tough lesson about responsibility.

Roommate pays overdue bill after clever trick. NTA wins!

Passive-aggressive revenge or justified consequence?

Roommate refuses to pay utility bill, suggestions for consequences.

Avoiding overdue bills: practical solution or unnecessary hassle?

Redditor empathizes with forgetful roommate, but deems Lucy the a-hole

Roommate refuses to pay utility bill, NTA for using social pressure

Third roommate suggests Lucy pay overdue bill, OP clarifies misunderstanding.

Roommate with manga obsession bounces after being asked to pay.

Set boundaries with roommates: pay or move out. #NTA

Excuses caught up: commenter defends not being the a**hole.

Clever revenge tactic for future use

Roommate refusing to pay bills? Kick her out!

Don’t get taken for a ride again. Stand your ground!

Calling out a roommate’s entitlement and lack of responsibility

Roommate justified in tricking non-paying roommate into paying overdue bill

Not the a**hole, but what’s the story behind it?

Handled well! Not the a**hole in this situation.

Roommate’s lies exposed, NTA for not paying her bills

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is not cruel

Roommate refuses to pay utilities, NTA tricks her into paying

Roommate suggests a clever plan to deal with overdue utility bill

Roommate gets tricked into paying overdue bill. Genius or cruel?

Is being an a**hole justified when someone shirks responsibilities?

Commenter clarifies situation, ruling is NTA.

Lucy accused of victimizing herself to avoid paying overdue bill. NTA.

Roommates split super high utility bill, one tricked into paying.

Roommate accused of robbery for asking for overdue utility payment ‍♀️

Roommate’s overdue utility bill trickery exposed by NTA roommate

Roommate gets called out for overdue utility bill.

Standing up for yourself and calling out moochers

Roommate’s overdue utility bill: negligence or clever scam?

Roommate meeting needed to settle utility bill. Cash app suggestion

Roommate’s forgetfulness may lead to eviction. NTA.

Clever revenge or petty theft? Readers debate.

Clever trick or cruel prank? NTA commenters weigh in

Roommate mooching off bills? NTA for finding a new one.

Not the a**hole, but what’s the backstory?

Roommate learns responsibility the hard way. NTA wins!

Agreed, one more time and she’s out

Commenter is clearly not the a**hole in this situation

Roommate gets what she deserves for being a cheapskate

Fair solution or harsh punishment?

Motivating overdue bills: NTA or clever?

Roommate tricked into paying overdue bill – NTA calls out stupidity

Paying bills is not robbery, NTA comment shuts down argument.

Not the a**hole, but what happened?

Roommate’s robbery misunderstanding earns NTA judgement

Roommate praised for helping with overdue utility bill

Roommate gets what they deserve for not paying their share

Debt collectors can be ruthless! NTA made the right call.

Roommate deserved it for not paying their share of utilities.

Set boundaries and protect yourself.