Originally Posted by S14
Every 3rd of the month our rent is due. He went to Phoenix for Cinco De Mayo. My apartment complex calls and says that his rent check bounced. He then later gives them a cashiers check, but not for the full amount. I had to cover the rest so we wouldn't be evicted.
Upon receiving the money from him, I asked that he moves out by July 1st. (I will be moving out as well). I also wanted him to type it up and sign / date it.
Well he types up a letter alright. Saying that he is forced to move out because of my uncleanleness and poor communication. He said that I did not pay any of the deposit or first months rent. He also said that he would submit a copy of this to the rental office.
That letter really means nothing so I wouldn't worry about it. If you did in fact pay part of the deposit or first months rent, make sure that you have documentation. Not for the rental office, but in case he tries to take you to court. Also, make sure you have documentation regarding the issue with this month's rent. I am not sure how you two split up the rent but I am assuming you each pay your share and you had to cover a portion of his share. Best advice I can give besides documenting everything is to NOT sign anything. BTW, your security deposit should be in both of your names so if he tries to cash it without your signature, or forges your signature, you can him on that.
He has removed all his belongings from the kitchen and living room. However, some of my belongings were in there as well.
Therefor I left a note kindly saying to return the items. Will he? I don't know.
That sucks but sometimes you just have to let it be. If it is stuff with value, make sure you document what you had and what it was worth. This will help you if you need to take him to court down the road.
I have a good friend staying with me, for two weeks, because his apartment complex is not ready for him to move in. He just landed a job here in the city and he does not want to commute two hours each way. So I let him stay. More importantly, I let my roommate know this before hand via a voicemail. His reply was "I do not feel comfortable with someone staying for two weeks" via text message.
As long as this is not outlawed in your lease, you should be fine. Just make sure you tell your friend to be extra careful as you don't want to antagonize the situation more than it is. As for "by the book" ways to make his life hell, just ignore him. He seems like he lives for the drama and attention and if you just pretend he is not there and there is no problem, it will drive him crazy.