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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
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
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
Today, my roommate and I received a non-payment notice from our landlord, over a dishonored check that was used to pay the rent. I give my roommate money for my share and she handles the checks. Apparently, her trip to Puerto Rico was more important than paying rent. FML
Today, my new roommate took a shower. This would be a good thing, except for the fact that it's apparently taken her two months just to take this one. I have to live with her for another year. FML
Today, my landlord refused to send a plumber over to unclog the sink. Now he wants me to pay for water damages because he didn't call a plumber sooner. FML
Today, I found out my landlord is too cheap to turn up the hot water tank enough to have a comfortable shower. There's a huge padlock on the door, she won't budge, and I'm signed in until December. FML
Today, my roommate and I had to pay our first installment of rent. He's nowhere to be found. FML
Today, I came home and heard the shower running. Assuming my roommate was in there, I yelled, “Don’t use up all the hot water!” Then my roommate walked in with groceries. I froze. The shower stopped. The bathroom was empty. Now I have to move out or start charging rent to a ghost. FML
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Top comments
PineappleTango12 11
I hope you created a contract and had it signed with said roommate. Would've been a lot easier to pay it yourself then, go after them with the contract. Sorry op :/
CheekyRaccoon 27
Well your roommate sure transformed into an Optimus Prick. Don't worry Megatron, you'll have your day.
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Comments (33)
ReiracsNeve 17
Put koolade in the shower head and wait till he gets home
mattyiscool123 26
How does that work?
BadApple88 29
Time to begin prank wars: roommate edition
PineappleTango12 11
I hope you created a contract and had it signed with said roommate. Would've been a lot easier to pay it yourself then, go after them with the contract. Sorry op :/
Ms_ValS 27
Not sure if the roommate is the type to care about contracts... OP go to a swimming pool, pay the entry fee and use their shower facilities. Or explain your situation to a family member or a friend. I'm sure they will offer that you shower at their place. Good luck OP. In the meantime, advertise for a new roommate.
katiehaitch 21
The roommate doesn't have to care about contracts for one to be legally binding and enforceable! If you don't have one yet OP, make sure to write one up when they get home.
thatsjustgreat1 16
That stinks.
InfiniteSunshine 32
If you have a contract with your roommate, they are obligated to pay their half and if they can't, you can push them out of it, especially in this situation where they clearly had the money. Use that to get your share back, and then I'd start looking for a new roommate because this situation is just purely unacceptable.
Laphog 17
Bottle your stench , light it on fire, and throw it at him Molotov cocktail style when he gets back .
sturschaedel 27
Is there another place where you can shower in the meantime, like a friend's place or a gym? I really hope you can resolve matters with your roommate once they are back. And with "resolve" I mean "kick them out".
GeeThatSucks 9
Take him to room mate court! Of course, he can countersue for being a harsh on his buzz
CheekyRaccoon 27
Well your roommate sure transformed into an Optimus Prick. Don't worry Megatron, you'll have your day.
HylianBadger 21
How does one let their finances get so low they can't pay for their bills? Must be pretty irresponsible with money.
iiTzNeeNerz 26
OR bare with me here, MAYBE they forgot to factor in a shitty roommate while budgeting their shared expenses for the month! *gasp* I know! Crazy!