God help me, roommate drama advice wanted

[bdk3clash]

Thanks for all the advice, all. I think I was basically just kind of venting. For those suggesting I just pack up and leave without notice, I kind of need to tread delicately because she does have one month's rent as a security deposit that I'd like to get back without going to small claims court or whatever. (I sublet through her on a month-to-month basis, not with the owner.)

Clearly this wasn't the ideal way to pick a roommate. I was pressed for time and went with my gut. Last time I'll do that for a while.

I am out of there--I'm crashing at my dad's starting tonight until I can find a new place (without a roommate.) I sent her an e-mail but she hasn't responded yet. I'm going to head home around 8 PM or so and if she's there I guess we'll talk.

BTW, if I have time later tonight, I'll post some pictures of some of the damage she's done to the place in the few weeks I've lived there, and updates if there are any.

Again, thanks.

-Brad

PS-Ammbo, I'm actually living in Chicago now. Thanks for the offer.

[suzzer99]

When I first moved to SF I rented a room with a crazy middle-aged Japanese divorce. She used to freak out on me for the weirdest [censored]. Like running up the phone bill when I was trying to find a home for my dog, and I was standing there with cash in hand the day the bill came. "Look, here's the money" ($70 or something). "Thas not the point. Thas not the point. The NERVE!" She was nuts. Longest 2 months of my life until I could find another place.

[five4suited]

I was sure you were in LA when I read this. Where in Chicago? I can offer the services of a "collections agent," if nec.

[silver book]

I am sure that even OP would have to admit that his use of antipdepressants make this situation mainly his fault.

[ammbo]

B-

The best advice I can offer, as a non-confrontational wimp-ass myself, is to leave a note and invest in some earplugs. The note should be free of blame, accusations, or anything else that will make her react defensively. Just a well written and well thought out polite note might do the trick. Extend the olive branch while you are in her apartment but feel free to smack her with it once out.

Have not seen you in a while... I PM'ed you if you need a place to crash for a while.

[UbinTook]

Call her parents expressing your deep concern about her well being and abuse of heavy drugs...
OR call the cops, you think your roomate is dealing drugs.

[MissJessica]

Just want to wait it out till you leave.

Good luck!