AITH for refusing to pay extra after my landlord “changed the deal” last minute?
I (24F) moved into a small 1 bedroom apartment earlier this month. When I toured it, the landlord told me the rent was $1,600/month and that utilities were included except internet. We shook hands, I signed the lease a few days later, and I moved in.
Fast forward to move in day, he drops a message saying there was a misunderstanding and that utilities actually are NOT included. He says I now need to pay an extra $180–$220/month depending on usage (electric, water, trash).
I told him that wasn’t what we agreed on and I’m going by the lease terms and what was discussed before I signed. He got annoyed and said I was trying to take advantage of him and that everyone pays it anyway.
Now things are tense. He’s been passive aggressive in messages and hinted that if I keep being difficult, he’ll make sure everything is properly enforced (whatever that means).
I refused to pay anything beyond what’s in the lease for now, and I’m sticking to it until I get clarification or a written amendment.
My friends are split some say I’m right to hold the line, others say I should just pay it to avoid conflict.
So… AITH for refusing to pay the extra utility charges after move in?