Ever had a houseguest who overstayed their welcome? Well, imagine if that guest was your roommate’s mom, and she planned to stick around for months! This is the predicament faced by our protagonist, a kind-hearted Oregonian who agreed to share her California home with a South African friend in need. But when the friend’s mom turned a ‘visit’ into a long-term stay, things got heated. Let’s dive into this spicy tale of unexpected housemates, hurt feelings, and the battle for fair rent! ️
The Housemate Agreement
The Unexpected Guest ✈️
The Unanswered Question ❓
The Unveiled Truth ️♀️
The Unwanted Long-Term Guest
The Fair Rent Proposal
The Backlash
The Family Visit Feud
The Emotional Manipulation
Caught in a Housemate Hoopla: Is Asking for Fair Rent Too Much?
Our Oregonian protagonist finds herself in a housemate hullabaloo when her South African roommate’s mom turns a ‘short visit’ into a 4-6 month stay. Initially agreeing to a third room for guests, she never expected it to become a permanent residence for her roommate’s mom. And when she proposes splitting the rent three ways to reflect the new living situation, she’s met with outrage and accusations of selfishness. As the tension escalates, she’s even denied the right to have her own family visit. With her home turned into a battleground, she’s left wondering if asking for fairness is really such a crime.
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“F**k them. NTA. There is no way I would agree to live with someone’s parent for 4-6 months, let alone without financial contribution. You asking for financial contribution is more than fair and to be honest, I’d be looking to involve the landlord or moving out.”
“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 overstays welcome. Request early lease termination. Success!
NTA Mum’s old-time white South African views spark intense discussion
Living with a newborn and a mom? NTA, get out ASAP!
NTA The mom stayed rent-free for 6 months without agreement.
“NTA. Roommate’s mom overstayed, tried to make me pay. Dodged bullet! “
Fair split of rent, but consider moving out for peace
Roommate crossed boundaries by inviting mom to live without notice
NTA – Check your lease and stand firm. Find new apartment.
NTA – Lease violation? Time to play hardball with 3 generations.
Fairness in shared space: Taking a stand for your rights!
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NTA, but if you own the house, put your foot down!
Unwanted long-term guest? NTA. Time to find a new place!
Fair split, but unlikely they’ll agree. Consider living alone later.
Time to find a new place! Don’t let them take advantage
A surprising and non-offensive proposal to live with roommates’ mom
Stand up for yourself and set boundaries.
NTA: Roommate’s mom adds costs, not your responsibility. Consider lease agreement.
Not the a**hole for having a long-term guest
“NTA. You’re being reasonable and it’s unfair to subsidize her mom’s rent. “
Escape the chaos! NTA, break that lease and run ♂️
Escape roommate drama by living alone or with a partner
NTA: Kick the mom out with help from the landlord!
A delightful visit from a roommate’s mom turned out great!
