Sharing a home with someone requires a certain level of trust.

You split expenses, rely on each other, and expect basic honesty when it comes to financial responsibilities. But what happens when that trust is shattered?

One renter thought everything was fine—until their landlord showed up with unexpected news.

What was supposed to be a routine living arrangement quickly unraveled into a financial nightmare. Now, the internet is weighing in, and the response has been overwhelming.

What started as a minor concern turned into a shocking discovery, leaving one tenant scrambling to figure out what to do next.



A Reddit user took to a social media platform to reveal that their roommate, Chad, had been stealing rent money for months—leaving them blindsided, broke, and facing potential eviction.

At first, Chad seemed reliable. He was often away, traveling with a girlfriend he met online.

But everything changed when their landlord made a rare visit and demanded answers about unpaid rent.

The user then quickly discovered that Chad had been pocketing the money, stashing away eviction notices in his desk, and even moving his belongings out without saying a word.

“I didn’t notice any of this, my excuse is that I’ve been really really focused on getting a new job after being furloughed and dealing with a death in the family so I too have been traveling a lot. This all just adds a layer of frosting on my already existing s*** cake.” The user further explained.

“The landlord wasn’t mean or vindictive. They appear to want to work with me but because of Chad, but I don’t know how that’s going to be possible without a new job TODAY,” they added.

“I’m going to have an eviction on record, potentially become homeless, and be f***** forever because of this piece of s***. Should I send the text I have drafted? What should I write?”


Understandably panicked, the Reddit user eventually confronted Chad over text. Instead of showing remorse or attempting to make things right, Chad blamed the system, replying:

"Don't hate me, hate the system. I grew up poor."

His complete lack of accountability enraged Reddit users, many of whom advised the user to take legal action immediately.



The social media users quickly flooded the post with comments that ranged from sympathy to practical advice on handling the situation.

One of the most common suggestions was to pursue Chad in small claims court.

By working with the landlord, the Reddit user could file a case to recover the unpaid rent and hold Chad accountable.

Others emphasized the importance of getting Chad to admit the theft in writing before taking further steps.

A written confession would serve as strong evidence and could simplify the legal process.



However, several users warned about confronting Chad too soon, as tipping him off might make him deny everything or disappear entirely.

Some also advised filing a police report but stressed that securing concrete proof should be the first priority.

Without sufficient evidence, they could risk being left solely responsible for the unpaid rent.

Many commenters pointed out that failure to act quickly could have long-term consequences, including a tarnished rental history that might make it difficult for OP to secure future housing.



While the user’s landlord is willing to work with them, the financial and emotional stress caused by Chad’s deceit has already taken its toll.

From job struggles to dealing with a family loss, they were already in a vulnerable position—making this betrayal even more devastating.

For those who’ve ever dealt with a bad roommate, this story likely hits close to home.

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