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Student rental housemate problem
Dear forumites,
I have a house that I rent by rooms to university student. I received an email from one of the housemates
"I'd like to meet you. My roommate has made me uncomfortable living here because of things he has posted on the internet about me, including a recording of me without my knowledge. Thank you for your time."
She is a freshman and alluding to a graduate male student who is in his 3rd year living at the property with no problems so far. Her dad has also called and left a message that she is experiencing this and needs to talk to her. It doesn't appear that the motivation is to break the lease because she seems to get along with the 2 other female housemates.
I am not sure as to how to even approach answering this? I would greatly appreciate if I someone can provide advise on how to address this situation.
Thanks in advance.
Most Popular Reply

@Carlos Lez Do not engage with this. Roommate issues need to be worked out directly between the parties involved. If it's a criminal matter, refer to the police. If it's a civil matter, refer to a legal professional. If you need a response, "what did they say when you talked to them about it?" Put these house rules into writing in your lease and put yourself out of the equation.