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My roommate stopped paying me for the electric even though I send her a Venmo request for it every month. I started slowly taking certain small things from her room until she says something and I will demand a “ransom” for the things back.
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Anonymous 21w

Do you have access to the electrical switchboard? You could also just turn off the power to her room until she pays the money.

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Anonymous 21w

Damn I want to follow this story

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Anonymous 21w

Have her pay it off by letting you crack

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Anonymous 21w

It could be solved by just asking for the money

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Anonymous 21w

All I’m gonna say is that is not a good idea

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21w

You think they are taking stuff before they asked numerous times? Bad roommates can’t be fixed with communication I mf wish

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 21w

No unfortunately she has it in her room

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 21w

I can keep you updated

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 21w

Close your account with the electric company and tell her she has to open her own account in she wants power and/or take her ass to small claims. Oh and move out

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 21w

Even in the worst of economic times and closest of proximities, we’re still heartless to each other.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21w

What do you want OP to do then? They’ve requested money for months and is at their wits end trying to get her to contribute to a bill that as far as we know she’s capable of paying. She wouldn’t get away with dodging payment if she was the sole person responsible for the bill why should be allowed to dodge it when she’s not?

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 21w

What if they literally couldn’t pay it? You lot never know anyone’s business and you’re operating solely on the small hit of context you were given. I see your point but there’s so many other layers you may not know about

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21w

Yes we’re both working with the same limited information but again, what do you want OP to do?

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 21w

You ignored half of what I said.

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 21w

Try to learn about the situation their roommate is in. Ask questions, literally anything beside committing petty theft over something that we all stress over. Especially in a limited financial capacity like college…

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21w

I ignored it because it still doesn’t make it fair to OP. She is clearly in a desperate situation of her own if she’s resorting to petty theft to resolve it. I can ask all the questions in the world and be on my roommate side till the cows come home, but that doesn’t change the fact that OP is being put in a bad situation themselves because of it. That’s why I kept my suggestions to stuff that would be real world consequences. If you can’t pay your bill the lights get shut off.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21w

If you owe someone a considerable amount of money, they may take you to court to get it back. Just because someone is struggling does not mean they get to take advantage of another person.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21w

How is learning abt their situation gonna get the bills paid. It’s not OP job to research resources and come up with a plan to help their roommate pay (mind u all of this is assuming they can’t pay, which was never stated to be the case) Your suggestion isn’t a resolution nor is it the responsibility of OP. Don’t rent with a stranger and except them to bail you out.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 21w

Me to

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 21w

I never said anything about expecting a bailout. You’re correct but can two things not be correct at the same time. I think it’s pretty self centered to commit a literal crime because of an unknown financial situation. If they aren’t paying you, say something and don’t just request money and then take their private property, wtf?

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Anonymous replying to -> amethyst_popping_bottles 21w

It’s so much easier to go hey, if you don’t have it, I get it. Pay me when you can vs stealing. But that’s just me

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 20w

Wondering how @op is doing

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 20w

Hola. Nothing has happened except I have begun packing for move out(in a week). I am putting all her stuff in the communal areas on the floor of the kitchen for her to collect. I own most of the appliances(air fryer, toaster, microwave,etc) so I have taken them all to my room and will cook in my room. So she will have to notice.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 20w

How do they respond?

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 20w

Nothing yet but I’ll keep you updated

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