Redditor Faces Disrespect From Roommate's Parents Who Overstay Their Welcome In Her Home Office

OP owns two of three bedrooms in her apartment but she lets her roommate use the guest room if needed.

Senad

• Published in Interesting
• September 20, 2023

Living with roommates can be a rewarding experience, but it's not without its challenges. In this Reddit story, OP grapples with a situation involving their new roommate, Amy, and Amy's parents.

OP's journey begins when they decide to sublet one of the rooms in their three-bedroom house. They're open to having roommates to not only share the rent but also to alleviate the solitude that often accompanies living alone.

The crux of the story centers around the use of the guest room, a shared space, by Amy's parents. In the past, OP's experience with guests in the guest room was positive. These visitors sought permission, maintained cleanliness, and didn't pose any inconvenience.

However, the situation takes a different turn when Amy requests that her parents stay in the guest room.

The initial agreement seems straightforward: Amy's parents will use the guest room for the weekend. But here's where things get complicated. OP, who works from home, stipulates that they need the office (which is connected to the guest room) for work on Friday.

It's not about controlling the entire house but rather maintaining a workspace that they've allocated for professional responsibilities.

When Friday morning arrives, OP encounters Amy's parents still in the guest room. They request additional sleep time, attributing it to being on vacation and not wanting to wake up early.

OP's response is fair - they'll work in the living room for a short period and then expect the guest room to be vacated. This request seems reasonable, given that OP has a legitimate need for the space.

However, things take a tense turn when Amy's parents resist leaving the guest room, asserting that it's unfair for OP to control the entire house. In this context, it's vital to remember that OP is the leaseholder and the individual who ultimately pays for the room in question.

Despite this, Amy's parents continue to occupy the room, leading to further confrontation. What's noteworthy here is Amy's passive role in the situation. As the tenant responsible for her parents' visit, Amy's role includes ensuring her parents respect the agreed-upon terms and the shared living space.

OP moved into a three bedroom house and decided to rent out of the rooms

OP's previous roommate would sometimes ask to have people stay in the guest room

OP's new roommate asked if her parents could stay in the guest room and OP agreed

OP had to use the guest room for work but the parents didn't want to cooperate

After an argument, the parents finally budged

OP was mad at her roommate for letting this happen

OP is now considering banning her roommate from using the guest room

The office isn't a common space

A learning experience

Straight up disrespectful

OP is now faced with a dilemma: Should they continue allowing Amy to use the guest room if it means potentially facing similar conflicts in the future?

The people of Reddit agree that Amy has no respect for OP and her personal space, so she shouldn't get another chance.

Senad