Hello, we’re going into another AITA post from Reddit! We’ve discussed a lot of them because the AITA thread is a melting pot of many viewpoints and perspectives. It’s the ideal location to get guidance on issues you may not want to discuss with your family or friends.
Today’s story is about a woman who wonders if it’s acceptable to ask her roommate to pay for ten days of rent. Why? Well, the roommate moved out before the lease expired and did not return the keys when she promised. The OP is left wondering if it’s okay to ask for the 10-day rental.
Is it fair or a bit too much? Some might say it’s a bit extra, while others get the seriousness of roommate agreements and what everyone agreed to. If you’re curious about the full story and want to check out the top comments, stick around as we unravel the original post and share some of the most talked-about responses.
This is how the story starts:
OP has to find a new roommate because her ex-roommate, Jane, moved out before the lease
When Jane moved, she left a mess outside the apartment; therefore, the OP contacted her to reminding about that
OP doesn’t receive a response from Jane for several days
The new roommate decides to delay moving because Jane hasn’t returned the keys
When Jane drops off the keys, the OP notifies her of pending charges
Jane refuses, claiming she had “moved out,” leading to a heated argument
The ex-roommate is legally responsible for rent
The ex-roommate still had access to the apartment with the keys, so she is responsible for her rent
The ex-roommate is wrong
