Re: Roommates mail
Posted by Amanda on 1/25/08
On 1/25/08, -- wrote:
> 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.
I am bound to this lease for another year. However, there is
nothing legally binding me to pay. And if I cannot open it do I
have to pay?
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