Re: Roommates mail

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On 1/25/08, Amanda wrote:
> 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?

I cannot get out of the lease, and although this is petty she will
keep the bills if I do not open it. - Danielle