Imagine moving into a new apartment, only to find yourself dealing with a roach infestation that quickly spirals out of control. That’s exactly what happened to a 27-year-old woman and her husband. Desperate to rid their home of these unwelcome guests, the couple took matters into their own hands, but their actions led to some unexpected consequences for their fellow tenants. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale!
The Roach Nightmare Begins

Infestation Escalates

Hospitalized and Desperate

Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Demanding Action ⚖️

Management Finally Reacts

Neighbor’s Disapproval

Blaming the Roach Fighter

Just Wanting a Roach-Free Home

Roach Infestation Drama: Who’s the Real AH?
This couple’s desperate attempt to rid their apartment of a roach infestation led to some unexpected consequences for their fellow tenants. After their landlord refused to help, they hired a lawyer who sent a demand letter, prompting management to schedule mandatory inspections for the entire building. One neighbor, who’s been subletting and hiding pets, blames the couple for the sudden inspections and calls them AHs for making a big deal out of ‘a few little bugs.’ But is it really their fault? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation… ️♀️
Tenant stands up against roaches, finds culprit. NTA wins

Landlord’s negligence and unfairness towards tenants highlighted.

Tenant rightfully calls out landlord’s negligence and neighbor’s karma

Neighbor’s illegal subletting and pet breach leads to eviction.

Neighbor’s rule-breaking shouldn’t affect your health. NTA
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Tenant stands up against roaches and illegal subletting

Stand up for your rights, but don’t throw your neighbor under the bus

Stand up to bad management and document everything

Tenant fights roaches and landlord, wins with health department

Tenant’s NTA comment highlights landlord’s negligence and health risks

Standing up to a negligent landlord and supporting a neighbor.

Starting a roach battle? Keep it on the down low
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Report neighbor to management for better chance at pest control

Tenant’s roach problem gets inspected, commenter says NTA.

Tenant’s bug problem worsens, neighbor faces consequences for rule-breaking.

Stand up for your right to live roach-free! NTA

Tenant stands up to landlord for pest control, neighbor confesses.

Tenant battles roaches and bedbugs, struggles to get management’s attention

Tenant stands up to roaches, landlord and neighbor get caught

Quick pest control response and monthly sprays prevent infestation

Tenant rightfully takes action against negligent landlord and rule-breaking neighbor

Tenant’s neighbor’s roach infestation leads to nightmare for tenant

Quick action by building manager solved roach problem. NTA.

Quarterly pest control required in South, NTA suggests moving.

Impressed commenter praises tenant’s determination to fight roaches.

Fighting roaches and unfair blame. NTA wins this round

Tenant admits to sneaking pets in, prioritizes roach removal. NTA

Tenant stands up against roaches, neighbor’s bad behavior questioned.

Neighbor’s illegal subletting and pets uncovered in unexpected inspections

Fighting roaches with diatemacious earth – a great tip!

NTA. Commenter supports legal action against tenant with roaches.

Fighting roaches is no joke . NTA did the right thing.

Tenant accused of breaking rules and hiding roaches. NTA.

Being NTA doesn’t mean you should brag about roach infestation

Tenant fights roaches, gets unexpected inspections. NTA wins.

Confused commenter receives support for their NTA judgement.

Fighting roaches and shady neighbors, NTA takes action. NTAAA

Tenant takes action against roaches, no sympathy for dirty neighbors

Roaches can multiply fast and get out of control quickly

Fighting roaches and bad neighbors, NTA has a point

Tenant takes on roaches and faces their wrath

Tenant faces consequences for breaking rules. No sympathy here.

Don’t let the roaches win Take action like this NTA

Tenant accused of causing roach infestation, NTA for reporting violations.

Advion worked for one commenter’s roach problem

Empathetic comment offers support for tenant’s roach problem.

Tenant’s undisclosed animals spark curiosity and concern

Prioritize health over pests, even if it means unexpected inspections

Friendly advice on checking Keurig for roaches with empathy

Tenant wins battle against roaches and negligent neighbors

Tenant fights roaches and rule-breaking neighbor with lawyer. NTA!

Tenant stands up against roaches, prioritizes health over inconvenience

Tenant’s right to report pest infestation and illegal subletting. NTA

Tenant exposes potential danger in apartment complex
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Tenant’s honesty leads to unexpected inspections

Tenant defends unexpected inspections to solve roach problem. NTA

Keeping anonymous may have been better. Don’t bug your neighbor.
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Fighting roaches for health? NTA, you did the right thing

Tips on identifying and dealing with different types of cockroaches.

Putting health first, commenter supports tenant in roach battle.

Tenant battles roaches, landlord calls her an AH. NTA wins.

Roach infestation exposes landlord negligence and neighbor’s bad behavior.
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Tenant stands up to landlord over roaches, neighbor breaks rules.

Regular inspections are a common rental condition
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Mind your business, NTA. No need to rat yourself out

Tenant hospitalized due to roaches, commenter says NTA.

Neighbor’s pets might be attracting roaches , but OP did the right thing

Supportive comment acknowledges honesty and predicts root cause of issue
