Money: Today, the city shut off the water at my house because my roommate... - FML

By parched - 02/11/2009 17:30 - United States

Today, the city shut off the water at my house because my roommate thought that the water bills he had been hoarding were "suggestions." FML

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By fedUPwithPEOPLE - 31/07/2014 07:35 - United States - Enterprise

Today, the city shut off our water, because they said we didn't pay the bill. Turns out, it was sitting on their desk the whole time. I guess sending someone out to turn off our water was easier than checking to see if we'd actually paid the bill. FML

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Today, I finally got my paycheck that I could enjoy $300 for myself after taking care of my bills with so many other ones. Then, I find out that the water was shut off, which is supposed to be my roommate's responsibility. Apparently, he has not paid it in months, and they want $288. FML

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Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML

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Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they shut it off. Now we're without running water for 3 days and I'm taking my morning dump in Target next to a stranger. FML

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By LonelyShowers - 04/07/2012 05:36 - United States - Mission Hills

Today, my boyfriend pointed out that the water bill is getting kind of high. I suggested that we shower together to save water. He said he'd rather deal with the high water bill. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/11/2013 18:37 - United States - Fallbrook

Today, my water got cut off. The previous homeowners owed the water company over $300, and the company doesn't believe that I'm not them. The supervisor told me this will keep happening until I pay up. I need a shower. FML

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By logic - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, I was asked by my live-in landlord not to put too much water in the kettle because it made the utility bills too high. This is the same woman who takes daily baths. FML

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By Jograd - 25/09/2012 17:13 - Australia - Sydney

Today, my roommate decided to turn off all appliances in the house to "save" electricity. This included the refrigerator. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/10/2019 16:00

Today, my apartment management notified me that my water was going to be shut off all day so they could fix the plumbing. I took a laxative last night. FML

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allmidnighteyes 10

Monday 2 November 2009 20:05

Your roommate's a fucktard

cerebellum_fml 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:06

that is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard.

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allmidnighteyes 10

Monday 2 November 2009 20:05

Your roommate's a fucktard

strar009 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:07

agreed!

wazdog 4

Tuesday 3 November 2009 3:13

Unless they had an arrangement where the roommate pays for all bills, the poster deserves it for not paying the bill too.

lolx7 5

Wednesday 27 April 2011 2:01

haha fucktard? that just made my day!

powermad80 2

Thursday 28 April 2011 7:38

"the water bills he had been hoarding" The roomate took the bills before the OP could even get to them.

Kamon97 23

Saturday 11 January 2014 17:33

Hope you made him pay for it op

cerebellum_fml 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:06

that is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard.

iKaite 0

Monday 2 November 2009 21:30

Its a human right to water, hence this is fake. No government is allowed to switch off water to someones house.

dirtybird2212 0

Monday 2 November 2009 21:45

#12 the fed does not give a shit about rights

idkweird 0

Monday 2 November 2009 21:48

I'm pretty sure that they CAN shut it off if it isn't paid. It may take a while, but it can and will happen. I got my electricity shut off in winter when it was about 40 degrees during the day and in the teens at night. They don't care. Bill didn't get paid, so they shut it off!

Jiplo 18

Monday 19 March 2012 5:07

Yep. It's all about the money now a days.

Bonzer 2

Thursday 2 August 2012 1:14

12- Really? If that is true then no one would pay for it.

tifney737 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:07

first!!

iKaite 0

Monday 2 November 2009 22:18

First at failing.

Xellith 5

Monday 2 November 2009 20:35

i thought it was illegal to have water shut off

Bonzer 2

Thursday 2 August 2012 1:12

Wait what?

lone_wanderer 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:44

Woo! You're my hero! :)

Thhe 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:48

major props to gramps. quit whining just cause an old man gets more action than you

Thhe 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:59

aha I'm a fucktard, posted on the wrong one

robor007 0

Monday 2 November 2009 21:12

shens... they send letters in red print if you forget a payment. ydi.

Jordie210 0

Monday 2 November 2009 21:47

maybe his roommate is that much of a dumbass! haha

blastvortex 3

Monday 2 November 2009 21:50

And did he get the hint that he needed to pay up when you suggested via punch to the gut that he was an idiot? Actually, since they'll make it painly obvious when you missed a payment, this is really a YDI.

Kelykos 7

Monday 2 November 2009 21:59

HA HA HA what a retard !!!

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