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Junkie roommate from hell?? Can she force me to send her belongings to her?
Mar 11th
Question by Sally Candu: Junkie roommate from hell?? Can she force me to send her belongings to her?
I have made former friend of mine who had been staying in my apartment with my boyfriend and I for a month and a half (end of September to beginning of November) leave my apartment since she had been regularly using drugs (heroin and crack). She had been living in a different suite in the same apartment building as my boyfriend and I. She had a bad breakup with her fiance so the plan was she would move in with us.
For the month of October she was residing with us but did not pay for either rent or utilities. She was still paying for rent for her other suit for October and still had numerous belongings in her suite. When November 1st came around she still did not have money to pay for rent. Since she could not pay for rent and was using hard drugs in our home, I gave her two options, pay rent within 10 days and leave by the end of the month or leave within 10 days. She chose to leave so she put most of her belongings into storage. Some of her belongings she left saying we could keep, the rest was put into a garbage bag.
She has since harassed and attempted to intimidate me via email claiming I have to legally send all her stuff to her (in Winnipeg) or send her money for the full amount of her belongings (including what she intended to throw away). I am not her landlord, she never paid rent for my suit (she paid rent for a different suite), didn’t pay for a deposit, she is not on a lease agreement. I have emails, and bank statements to prove this.
She claims that in an email I stated I was her landlord. I did not say this, I said “I am not your landlord but I am the primary lease holder.” I guess junkies forget things and distort reality?
My questions are:
- Since she was staying with us without paying rent or utilities and without signing an agreement, would she still be considered a tenant?
- What should I do with her belongings? If I get rid of them does she have legal grounds to force me to pay? If she could force me to pay, wouldn’t she need to give me receipts for everything?
Thank you!
She put most of her belongings in storage but left a few things in my apartment (dirty underwear, broken glass, a hit of crack, crack pipes, lots of books half of which don’t belong to her). It’s the belongings she left at my place she’s demanding I send back or pay her for. Goddamn why did she have to smoke crack and lose her mind….
Best answer:
Answer by John Wayne Fan
Wow, well I don’t know Canadian law, but in the US since she wasn’t paying, she was just a friend staying with you. If she was paying she needs to be give 30 days for an eviction. I don’t think you are responsible for her belongings. Send her a letter (that she has to sign for) that she has 30 day to pick up her stuff or you will be throwing it away. I think you should call a lawyer for a free consultation.
http://www.lawguru.com/
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I think my roommate is shooting up heroin. Any advice?
Aug 22nd
Question by savestheday0288: I think my roommate is shooting up heroin. Any advice?
I have been living with this guy for about 3 months now. He’s told me a lot about his past and how he used to be a heroin junkie who finally went to rehab and became clean.
I guess you could say we’re good friends by now.
Occasionally we’ll smoke pot and hit a few coke lines but only once or twice a month. Nothing too major.
He doesn’t tell me but I know he still occasionally snorts heroin. He also asked me if I would ever have a problem with him using a needle and I told him never to do that shit around me. Period.
Also talks a lot about how he’s pretty clean now but tonight I noticed something. He spent a half hour in the bathroom with nothing but the water on. When I went in after him, I smelled rubbing alcohol. I had bought rubbing alcohol prior to moving in so I checked and the bottle is almost empty even though I’ve never used it. I also found the top half of a metal spoon in the drawer. When I left the bathroom I saw him with his belt around his neck.
Is he shooting up? This is what I’m assuming. I hope I’m not right but missing rubbing alcohol, finding a spoon in the bathroom…and knowing his history kind of make it hard not to be.
What should I do? Keep in mind he is still my friend but if I have to, I will take charge.
to oldies:
I don’t think it was boredom. I think he’s relapsing because he used to be a junkie. He told me stories about how he would steal money from his parents to score. I’m not worried though, I keep great track of everything and nothing is missing, not even my money.
Obviously I can’t type the WHOLE story here on Yahoo!Answers but we’ve got 2 months left on the apartment lease. A part of me is saying “ufck it” because we’ll be going our separate ways soon and it really shouldn’t be my problem. He’s a friend but I don’t feel close to him like that you know? I’m at a very odd crossroads…
Thanks to all who answered, whether you condone drugs or not. For the record, I’ve been smoking pot for about 6 years now. Sometimes once a month, sometimes twice every six months, etc. I live a very healthy lifestyle, no fast food or soda, and I exercise regularly. I was brought up as a muslim by my parents and I know my limits wholeheartedly. You guys are right, but the only thing I could see ever turning into a problem would be the cocaine, which after this situation last night, I’m stopping for good. =)
(I don’t think the high is worth all that money…)
Thanks again!
UPDATE
My instincts were correct. I just found a syringe under our big couch. I’m gonna confront him in a few hours when he gets home and let him know that I’m done with all that drug bullshit and if heroin is his choice then I’m leaving and he can live by himself.
Thanks everyone again! I’ve never had to deal with this situation in my life and you all have been a great help.
Best answer:
Answer by mightyginger
get out GET OUT you can do much better than that.
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