I, 35 F had been having issues with a roommate of mine (35F). She lived here for 9 months and was late multiple times on paying rent and bills. In October, I gave her 6 weeks notice to move out. The agreed upon date was December 1st. We agreed verbally and in writing. On October 30th, she let me know she’d be moving out on October 31st, 1 days notice. Thankfully, my new roommate was ready to move in November 5th instead of December 1st. This resulted in me having to pay for 5 days rent. The outgoing roommate has been on disability for the last 2 years due to chronic pain. I understand she’s in a tough spot, but AITA for withholding 5 days worth of rent from her? According to local law, I’m entitled to keep any losses that occured due to early departure, but I feel kind of bad because of her financial situation.
YTA
You wanted her out, so she’s moving out expeditiously. Why should she stay any longer where she isn’t wanted?
Yta. you gotta look at it as if the roles were reversed. If someone gives me a notice to move i’m getting my things together immediately & leaving asap. Why would she stay if she’s all ready to go?
Just suck it up in this case. Would be different if she chose to move with no notice. You’re the one who told her to leave. You should be glad she went without making a fuss, which she totally could have. YTA.
Sounds pretty touchy all around with the one day’s notice, but you were able to get the new roommate in early (and I’m assuming they’re paying for the rest of Nov). IDK, would be different if she owed you back rent or just bounced when you didn’t have a roommate lined up.
NAH either way, but unless you’re strapped too, probably should just give her the 5 days if she’s making a fuss.
YTA – honestly you ask her to move and she moves and you just want to ding her for 5 days? Moving is expensive- I bet she has even less money than you do (first and last month’s rent as security, realtor fees, moving costs, deposits for related services etc). Moving costs she incurred because you wanted her gone.
Let it go and move on without bad feelings