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Nasty housemates!
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to see what you all think I should do about my nasty housemates! Basically, I am in my final year at uni and my housemates are making my life hell.
There are three of us living in my student house. Me, another girl, who I have been living there with since my first year and her brother, who moved in last September. It was OK at the start although they always left me out and ignored me a lot. They speak in their own language together (they are not English) when I am i the room and don't know what they are saying. I just did my own thing and left them to it. Then, they asked me to pay them half of the internet bill for the whole year even though there is three of us using it. Because they are brother and sister, they apparantly count as 1 person. As the internet is set up in their room (the only room with a phone line) and I am in my final year and cant be without the internet, I just paid it. A few months ago, they did the same with the TV license, asking me to pay half for the whole year. Plus the fact that I am only here for half of the year as I am moving out the house in June. When I said this, they got really nasty. They cut me off the internet connection even though I already paid them for this for the whole year. Then the girl got her boyfriend round to have a huge go at me, calling me all sorts of nasty names and being really mean. I tried to calmly explain and reason with him but he kept shouting and being really nasty and I just started crying. I wasn't even saying anything back to him and he still didnt back down or stop yelling, demanding that I paid them the money for the TV license or he won't put me back on the internet. I am in my final year, trying to write my dissertation so being without the internet is the last thing I need.
I didn't pay them any money as I didn't think it was fair and there was no need for them to be so nasty and cut me of the internet I paid for. Ever since then, they have been constantly petty and horrible to me. For example, they put spices in my sugar so I had to throw it away and have sent me rude text messages. They constantly have a go at me for stupid little things even though they often do things to annoy me like making a mess in the kitchen when I just spent ages cleaning up and then they send me a rude text message just because I forgot to throw a can away. But I never say anything because I don't want to be petty and cause arguements. I have my own internet now but I don't know whether to move out when there is only 2 months left of term. On the other hand, they seem to be making it their vendetta to make my life hell so it might be a long 2 months!
Just wanted to see what you all think I should do about my nasty housemates! Basically, I am in my final year at uni and my housemates are making my life hell.
There are three of us living in my student house. Me, another girl, who I have been living there with since my first year and her brother, who moved in last September. It was OK at the start although they always left me out and ignored me a lot. They speak in their own language together (they are not English) when I am i the room and don't know what they are saying. I just did my own thing and left them to it. Then, they asked me to pay them half of the internet bill for the whole year even though there is three of us using it. Because they are brother and sister, they apparantly count as 1 person. As the internet is set up in their room (the only room with a phone line) and I am in my final year and cant be without the internet, I just paid it. A few months ago, they did the same with the TV license, asking me to pay half for the whole year. Plus the fact that I am only here for half of the year as I am moving out the house in June. When I said this, they got really nasty. They cut me off the internet connection even though I already paid them for this for the whole year. Then the girl got her boyfriend round to have a huge go at me, calling me all sorts of nasty names and being really mean. I tried to calmly explain and reason with him but he kept shouting and being really nasty and I just started crying. I wasn't even saying anything back to him and he still didnt back down or stop yelling, demanding that I paid them the money for the TV license or he won't put me back on the internet. I am in my final year, trying to write my dissertation so being without the internet is the last thing I need.
I didn't pay them any money as I didn't think it was fair and there was no need for them to be so nasty and cut me of the internet I paid for. Ever since then, they have been constantly petty and horrible to me. For example, they put spices in my sugar so I had to throw it away and have sent me rude text messages. They constantly have a go at me for stupid little things even though they often do things to annoy me like making a mess in the kitchen when I just spent ages cleaning up and then they send me a rude text message just because I forgot to throw a can away. But I never say anything because I don't want to be petty and cause arguements. I have my own internet now but I don't know whether to move out when there is only 2 months left of term. On the other hand, they seem to be making it their vendetta to make my life hell so it might be a long 2 months!
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Reply 1
move out.
less stress = easier/clearer work
but only if you can do it quickly, of course.
less stress = easier/clearer work
but only if you can do it quickly, of course.
Reply 2
Personall i would move out.have you got all the sky packages like movies and such? If not add those on and make it start after you have left. Why not use the phone and make new friends...in another country?
On a serious note is there not anything a landlord can do?
On a serious note is there not anything a landlord can do?
Reply 3
Don't do anything silly or petty back, but MOVE OUT. Check facebook marketplace, notices in the uni accommodation office etc. Ask the uni if there are any spare rooms in halls. There are always empty rooms somewhere, you may just have to do a bit of hunting. But please get yourself out of there, nobody should live like that! I always see these kind of threads and find them appalling that supposed adults still bully people and resort to childish games. You are better than that, so get out of the situation.
Reply 4
move out. And just before you go, take a crap on their pillows. That's the adult way to deal with all this.
Reply 5
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jonnythemoose
move out. And just before you go, take a crap on their pillows. That's the adult way to deal with all this.
oh, you are a naughty man!
Reply 6
jade_2009
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to see what you all think I should do about my nasty housemates! Basically, I am in my final year at uni and my housemates are making my life hell.
There are three of us living in my student house. Me, another girl, who I have been living there with since my first year and her brother, who moved in last September. It was OK at the start although they always left me out and ignored me a lot. They speak in their own language together (they are not English) when I am i the room and don't know what they are saying. I just did my own thing and left them to it. Then, they asked me to pay them half of the internet bill for the whole year even though there is three of us using it. Because they are brother and sister, they apparantly count as 1 person. As the internet is set up in their room (the only room with a phone line) and I am in my final year and cant be without the internet, I just paid it. A few months ago, they did the same with the TV license, asking me to pay half for the whole year. Plus the fact that I am only here for half of the year as I am moving out the house in June. When I said this, they got really nasty. They cut me off the internet connection even though I already paid them for this for the whole year. Then the girl got her boyfriend round to have a huge go at me, calling me all sorts of nasty names and being really mean. I tried to calmly explain and reason with him but he kept shouting and being really nasty and I just started crying. I wasn't even saying anything back to him and he still didnt back down or stop yelling, demanding that I paid them the money for the TV license or he won't put me back on the internet. I am in my final year, trying to write my dissertation so being without the internet is the last thing I need.
I didn't pay them any money as I didn't think it was fair and there was no need for them to be so nasty and cut me of the internet I paid for. Ever since then, they have been constantly petty and horrible to me. For example, they put spices in my sugar so I had to throw it away and have sent me rude text messages. They constantly have a go at me for stupid little things even though they often do things to annoy me like making a mess in the kitchen when I just spent ages cleaning up and then they send me a rude text message just because I forgot to throw a can away. But I never say anything because I don't want to be petty and cause arguements. I have my own internet now but I don't know whether to move out when there is only 2 months left of term. On the other hand, they seem to be making it their vendetta to make my life hell so it might be a long 2 months!
Just wanted to see what you all think I should do about my nasty housemates! Basically, I am in my final year at uni and my housemates are making my life hell.
There are three of us living in my student house. Me, another girl, who I have been living there with since my first year and her brother, who moved in last September. It was OK at the start although they always left me out and ignored me a lot. They speak in their own language together (they are not English) when I am i the room and don't know what they are saying. I just did my own thing and left them to it. Then, they asked me to pay them half of the internet bill for the whole year even though there is three of us using it. Because they are brother and sister, they apparantly count as 1 person. As the internet is set up in their room (the only room with a phone line) and I am in my final year and cant be without the internet, I just paid it. A few months ago, they did the same with the TV license, asking me to pay half for the whole year. Plus the fact that I am only here for half of the year as I am moving out the house in June. When I said this, they got really nasty. They cut me off the internet connection even though I already paid them for this for the whole year. Then the girl got her boyfriend round to have a huge go at me, calling me all sorts of nasty names and being really mean. I tried to calmly explain and reason with him but he kept shouting and being really nasty and I just started crying. I wasn't even saying anything back to him and he still didnt back down or stop yelling, demanding that I paid them the money for the TV license or he won't put me back on the internet. I am in my final year, trying to write my dissertation so being without the internet is the last thing I need.
I didn't pay them any money as I didn't think it was fair and there was no need for them to be so nasty and cut me of the internet I paid for. Ever since then, they have been constantly petty and horrible to me. For example, they put spices in my sugar so I had to throw it away and have sent me rude text messages. They constantly have a go at me for stupid little things even though they often do things to annoy me like making a mess in the kitchen when I just spent ages cleaning up and then they send me a rude text message just because I forgot to throw a can away. But I never say anything because I don't want to be petty and cause arguements. I have my own internet now but I don't know whether to move out when there is only 2 months left of term. On the other hand, they seem to be making it their vendetta to make my life hell so it might be a long 2 months!
There is a moral to this story: don't take **** off anyone. If you take it, it just gets worse and worse. Ideally when the situation first arose with the internet bill, you shouldve been like 'This is totally unfair and I'm not standing for it, you can pay the bill on your own if your going to be like that, Im outta here.'. Im sure they wouldve changed their tune at the prospect of the full bill and realised your a force not to be reckoned with.
It sounds like they know they can walk all over you now, and thats what they will do. Maybe its time to cut your losses, and ensure the next 2 months are hassle free (albeit at an extra cost) to write your dissertation.
You said 'my student house', if its in your name and they are paying contributions, kick the ******* out! You may have to pay the whole rent for 2 months, or find someone willing to move in, but the hassle is gone and you have the satisfaction of kicking them out :P:
Reply 7
16
does the landlord know the sister/brother moved in? Get them into trouble if you can. I'm sure sharing a room isn't allowed unless the landlord knows.
Reply 8
Thanks for the replies, its not my house so I cant make them move out and the landlord does know her brother lives there, they're renting separate rooms and both paying rent. I wish I could make them move out though! I think I probably should have moved ages ago but as I have lived there for 3 years Ive been reluctant to move as its my home 
Reply 9
try and talk to them before you move out, if all 3 of you are using the internet then it should be split 3 ways and make it clear they cant pay for things as one person unless only 1 of them uses the things you share
Reply 10
16
I think you should let the landlord know about the internet/telly because there is probably something in the contract which says that everyone has to share the bills equally. If there is then they've broken the contract.
Reply 11
14
Report them to anyone who'll listen. Don't let the f**kers get away with it.
Find another place to stay, and ask the Uni what you can do about your so called housemates.
Find another place to stay, and ask the Uni what you can do about your so called housemates.
Reply 12
jade_2009
Thanks for the replies, its not my house so I cant make them move out and the landlord does know her brother lives there, they're renting separate rooms and both paying rent. I wish I could make them move out though! I think I probably should have moved ages ago but as I have lived there for 3 years Ive been reluctant to move as its my home
just read this... If they have 2 rooms they count as two people end of. Try and explain how unfair this is to them and failing that tell them you are not paying any bills until this issue is resolved and see what you can talk it down to
Reply 13
17
Money really does make the world go round =(
Heres a plan. Transfer the files u need onto a memory stick. Then, find a place at your uni (library and such..) where theres a available computer with a web connection, ad use that as ur workplace. Unles u have a laptop with wi fi, i which case find a place where theres a free hotspot.
This should also get u out of the house and away from ur nasty roomates.
Good Luck!
Heres a plan. Transfer the files u need onto a memory stick. Then, find a place at your uni (library and such..) where theres a available computer with a web connection, ad use that as ur workplace. Unles u have a laptop with wi fi, i which case find a place where theres a free hotspot.
This should also get u out of the house and away from ur nasty roomates.
Good Luck!
Reply 14
Just as an aside.
What race are they?
What race are they?
Reply 15
Move out ASAP.
Reply 16
You could always talk to the police if they're threatening you (which is actually what they're doing)
Reply 17
12
MochLOCK
Just as an aside.
What race are they?
What race are they?
what does race have to do with it? ...just curiousReply 18
Sounds like asian perhaps muslim behaviour towards a white girl.
The bit about getting the boyfriend round to have a go at her sounds like some muslims I was living with last year, I was in quite a similar situation except I was being asked to pay half the rent when there was 4 of them sharing 2 rooms. Ultimately I bailed on them and left them the entire bill because of the intimidation. They would get friends round to taunt me through my door. SOme pretty heavy anti British stuff.
Just wondering if there was a paralel to be drawn thats all.
The bit about getting the boyfriend round to have a go at her sounds like some muslims I was living with last year, I was in quite a similar situation except I was being asked to pay half the rent when there was 4 of them sharing 2 rooms. Ultimately I bailed on them and left them the entire bill because of the intimidation. They would get friends round to taunt me through my door. SOme pretty heavy anti British stuff.
Just wondering if there was a paralel to be drawn thats all.
Reply 19
12
ooh okay i get it
OP : I was in a really nasty spot with my old roommate this fall and the stress of it all got to me so badly that I asked her to move out, and although it is financially straining to carry an apartment alone it has been much less emotionally stressful and I am having one of the best academic years since going to uni...I would suggest biting the bullet and moving out as it will just make your life so much easier, they sound like horrid people - just give your landlord notice and move out : if you explain your situation and it is a private landlord (i.e. not a big company) maybe he'll be understanding and wave whatever amount of notice you have to give?
Best of luck!!
OP : I was in a really nasty spot with my old roommate this fall and the stress of it all got to me so badly that I asked her to move out, and although it is financially straining to carry an apartment alone it has been much less emotionally stressful and I am having one of the best academic years since going to uni...I would suggest biting the bullet and moving out as it will just make your life so much easier, they sound like horrid people - just give your landlord notice and move out : if you explain your situation and it is a private landlord (i.e. not a big company) maybe he'll be understanding and wave whatever amount of notice you have to give?
Best of luck!!
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