I’m really frustrated and don’t know what to do at this point.
I’m on a joint lease with two roommates who are a couple, and I’m the only one who consistently pays rent and bills on time. They’re always late, pay partial, or just don’t pay, and it ends up affecting me since my name is tied to everything. I have receipts showing that my portion is paid on the first of every month.
It’s gotten to the point where our utilities have actually been shut off before because of them, even though I’ve been paying my share the whole time. I’m tired of dealing with the consequences of other people not taking basic responsibility.
On top of that, they’re just awful to live with. The house is constantly filthy, dishes and laundry are left sitting for days, and they’re extremely loud at all hours. Early mornings, late nights, it doesn’t matter. It feels like I can’t even relax or focus in my own space.
I’m also in a really demanding degree program right now, and dealing with this on top of school has been exhausting. Being in my own house stresses me out more than anything else at this point.
Communication hasn’t helped. I’ve tried bringing things up and nothing changes. I honestly don’t even want to talk to them anymore, especially since it feels like I’m always outnumbered.
There’s no early termination clause in the lease and since it’s joint, I know I’m still legally responsible. I don’t have anyone to replace me, and I wouldn’t feel right putting someone else into this situation anyway.
I’m thinking about trying to pay to get out just to be done, but I’m worried I’ll still somehow be tied to the lease if they don’t pay after I leave.
Has anyone been in a situation like this and actually gotten out early cleanly? What worked for you?