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  1. This is how the story starts:
  2. OP has to find a new roommate because her ex-roommate, Jane, moved out before the lease
  3. When Jane moved, she left a mess outside the apartment; therefore, the OP contacted her to reminding about that
  4. OP doesn't receive a response from Jane for several days
  5. The new roommate decides to delay moving because Jane hasn't returned the keys
  6. When Jane drops off the keys, the OP notifies her of pending charges
  7. Jane refuses, claiming she had "moved out," leading to a heated argument
  8. The ex-roommate is legally responsible for rent
  9. The ex-roommate still had access to the apartment with the keys, so she is responsible for her rent
  10. The ex-roommate is wrong
  11. The ex-roommate's intentional delay in returning the keys justifies the request for rent
  12. It's really common
  13. She won't pay
  14. She's wrong
  15. "If Jane will not pay her portion of the rent owed, take her to small claims court"
  16. "She's on the hook for the cost"
  17. "Just cut the losses and move on"

Redditor Asks Roommate To Pay 10 Days Rent For Moving Out Before The Lease Ends And Not Returning The Apartment Keys

Hey there, we're diving into another AITA post from Reddit! We've covered a bunch of these because the AITA thread is like a melting pot of different opinions and views. It's the perfect place to seek advice on those situations you might not want to chat about with your family or friends.
Today's story is about a woman wondering if it's cool to ask her roommate to pay for ten days of rent. Why? Well, the roommate moved out before the lease ended and did not return the keys when she said she would. The OP is left hanging, wondering if it's okay to ask for that 10-day rent.
Is it fair or a bit too much? Some might say it's a bit extra, while others get the seriousness of roommate agreements and what everyone agreed to. If you're curious about the full story and want to check out the top comments, stick around as we unravel the original post and share some of the most talked-about responses.
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This is how the story starts:

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OP has to find a new roommate because her ex-roommate, Jane, moved out before the lease

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When Jane moved, she left a mess outside the apartment; therefore, the OP contacted her to reminding about that

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OP doesn't receive a response from Jane for several days

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The new roommate decides to delay moving because Jane hasn't returned the keys

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When Jane drops off the keys, the OP notifies her of pending charges

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Jane refuses, claiming she had "moved out," leading to a heated argument

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The ex-roommate is legally responsible for rent

The ex-roommate is legally responsible for rent Source: IamIrene
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The ex-roommate still had access to the apartment with the keys, so she is responsible for her rent

The ex-roommate still had access to the apartment with the keys, so she is responsible for her rent Source: peithecelt
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The ex-roommate is wrong

The ex-roommate is wrong Source: RsHoneyBadger
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The ex-roommate's intentional delay in returning the keys justifies the request for rent

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It's really common

It's really common Source: Reddit User
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She won't pay

She won't pay Source: Odd_Task8211
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She's wrong

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"If Jane will not pay her portion of the rent owed, take her to small claims court"

"If Jane will not pay her portion of the rent owed, take her to small claims court" Source: Nosysusan
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"She's on the hook for the cost"

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"Just cut the losses and move on"

"Just cut the losses and move on" Source: Illtellyouno
Ever been in a roommate dilemma? What do you think about the OP asking for rent because of the late key return? Drop your thoughts and share your own stories – we're curious to hear how you handle situations like these!
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