Re: Roommates mail

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On 1/25/08, Danielle wrote:
> On 1/25/08, -- wrote:
>> On 1/25/08, Danielle wrote:
>>> Is it illegal to open a bill that you split even if it has
>>> the other roommates name on it? If I have to pay the bill
>>> why can I not open it?
>>
>> If you have your roommates permission to open it would be
>> OK. If not I guess it might be a technical violation but it
>> seems unlikely that a court would waste time hearing a case
>> like you describe.
>
> She gave me permission before, but now she does not want me to
> open it. However, all three bills are in her name and I have
to
> pay my part of all three bills.

Well, if she is threatening to report you to the authorities,
you should look for another roommate. If the basic trust needed
to live under the same roof is gone then if it isn't the mail it
will be something else that breaks your agreement to live as
roommates. Again, I can't imagine a court taking time to hear
such a petty claim. Just move on -- it is not worth arguing
about.