Guy Faces The Biggest Crisis Of His Life After Discovering Roommate Hasn’t Paid Rent In Months

Generally, when we think of rude and entitled people, it’s “little” things, like taking up a handicapped parking spot or being too loud in public. But there are some unfortunate souls that end up having to deal with levels of entitlement that might need law enforcement to step in.

A man asked the internet what to do when he discovered that his roommate simply stole the last three months of rent and ran away. He shared screenshots of the downright bizarre and infuriating “excuses” his roommate provided while readers shared their thoughts and suggestions in the comments.

Stealing rent money is basically never acceptable

Man in glasses and gray hoodie, looking at phone with confused expression, thinking about system issues.

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But one man learned his roommate had just pocketed three months of rent and ran away

Roommate secretly takes rent money, confrontation follows after landlord's visit.

Text revealing a roommate's hidden rent notices, confronting issues with payment and landlord interaction.

Text about missing items, excuses for not noticing, and dealing with personal challenges related to rent money theft.

Text about a landlord appearing cooperative despite issues with a roommate.

Notice to quit document with keys, symbolizing rent money issue and dissatisfaction with the system.

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Text expressing frustration about eviction and potential homelessness due to a roommate stealing rent money.

Text conversation querying about sending a drafted message, related to stealing rent money.

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He confronted the roommate via text

Text conversation about rent payment preferences between roommates.

Text conversation revealing a man not paying rent, hiding notices, roommate demands explanation.

Text message about stolen rent money, showing anger and eviction threat.

Text message conversation about rent money theft, with one person justifying their actions by blaming the system.

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Entitlement is one thing, but theft is all too much

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While the term “entitled people” gets thrown around a lot, the story here is basically theft. However, some theft is motivated by, at the very least, a need to get by, but this was so premeditated and “planned” that it reveals a “deeper” level of horrible behavior. Remember, this roommate had to lie for months about where the money was, all while preparing their exit.

The clearest “sign” of this roommate’s entitlement are the various arguments he used to justify the fact that he is absolutely being a thief. “Growing up poor” and needing to “focus on himself” are already bad excuses when it comes to maybe avoiding someone you don’t like, but are absolutely unacceptable for blatant theft.

Even worse, he does not seem to care at all what his actions mean to the man who made the post. Not only is this fully innocent person out three months of rent, he is about to be evicted basically without warning. Put yourself in his shoes, mentally delete three months of your rent from your bank balance and then give yourself a couple of days to find a new place. Not a situation anyone wants to be in ever.

Narcissists truly do not care what might happen to other people

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Unfortunately, it’s more than likely that the roommate simply does not care. There is a reasonable amount of evidence that entitled people are just blatant narcissists. In other words, there is no external consequence big enough for this guy to care. After all, in his mind, he is number one at all times.

This is in many ways, the core of entitled behavior, a delusional belief that you can do whatever you want as long as it suits you. Often this behavior is annoying and delusional, like a restaurant patron making demands about the menu that are impossible. However, some, like this roommate, are a more sinister form of narcissist, as they are willing to plan. After all, the evicted roommate might be able to get his money back, but it will be a long, hard process.

There does not seem to be a “positive” update for this story as of yet, which is, sadly, not surprising, given the police’s unwillingness to get involved. Civil cases can take a long time and end up costing more than it might be worth it to this man. That being said, if the roommate had to steal three months of rent, he might not be able to fight it either.

He also shared some more details with the readers

Text exchange discussing a roommate stealing rent money and possible legal actions.

Reddit comments about a situation where a man steals his roommate's rent money, discussing potential legal actions.

Comments discussing filing a police report related to stolen rent money.

Comments discussing a situation where a man took his roommate's rent money, with one saying, "Ask him what he did with the money.

Chat exchange about needing $9,000 for rent and late fees with a plan to find a new roommate. Keywords: "roommate’s rent money.

Most were shocked by the roommates audacity

Text conversation expressing anger over someone stealing rent money and blaming "the system.

Reddit comment exchange about rent money theft, with "hate the system" justification theme.

Reddit comments discussing a situation where a roommate steals rent money, suggesting trips were funded by the theft.

Comments discussing the justified outrage over roommate stealing rent money, with strong reactions from users.

Text exchange about a roommate stealing rent money, causing eviction and distress.

Two online comments discussing contacting a roommate's mom, related to stealing rent money.

Comments discussing selling roommate's belongings as a joke, related to stealing rent money incident.

Text exchange discussing stolen roommate's rent money; response shows frustration and demand for repayment.

Reddit comment thread discussing roommate stealing rent money, with emotional responses and suggestions for seeking justice.

Text conversation discussing stolen rent money and suggesting legal action.

User advice on dealing with a roommate stealing rent money and suggesting legal action.

Reddit comment suggesting legal action after roommate steals rent money.

However, a few thought it really was just his fault

Reddit exchange with comments about rent money and justification issues.

Reddit comment saying, "Yes, you're overreacting," related to stealing rent money.

Comment criticizing the act of stealing rent money, reflecting disapproval of the system.

Reddit comment criticizing lack of receipt when roommate steals rent money, with advice on suing.

Later, he shared an update

Man on phone looking concerned, sitting on bed, wearing checkered pants; a lamp is visible in the background.

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Text update about a man stealing roommate's rent money, mentioning no response from Chad.

Text from a post discusses issues with roommates and rent payment systems.

Text discussing eviction process and financial struggles with a landlord.

Text about a man justifying stealing rent money from his roommate as he hates the system.

Text about searching for a roommate’s family, mentioning difficulties due to a common last name.

A person in a suit is writing on paper at a desk, focusing on financial documents.

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Text image discussing civil case outcome, reflecting sentiments on stealing rent money and system dissatisfaction.

Text response about stolen rent and revenge plan involving roommate's clothes.

Text update post discussing rent money situation and justification.

Text expressing disappointment and distrust towards roommates, reflecting frustration with the system.

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Text exchange showing anger over stolen rent money and involving police threat.

Text conversation about a system disagreement and roommate rent money theft on Reddit.

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Readers shared some support

Debate on theft being a civil issue, highlighting frustration with the system.

Reddit comment about justifying theft, highlighting legal implications and advice on controlling emotions.

Online discussion about a man justifying stealing roommate's rent money, with advice on handling belongings legally.

Reddit comment discussing a contentious situation involving a roommate's rent money.

Reddit comment discussing Mathis Court TV show related to rent money issue with a roommate.

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