I've been evicted because I "just stay locked up in my room"

[Clintonista2]

I'm renting a room in an elderly couples house while going to school, and they've just informed me this morning that I'll have to find another place to live because I "just stay locked up in my room" all the time. What a great way to begin the school year...

[Evergreen Emerald]

1. wha?

Tell them you did not rent the room to entertain them, but to go to school and study!!

Odd.

[Liberal_in_LA]

14. They might have expected you to be like a grandchild to them.

[MrCoffee]

2. he was a quiet young man...kept mostly to himself

who knew they'd find all those human heads in his freezer?


that's a drag. good luck finding a new place.

[hfojvt]

3. yer freaking me out here

You're not supposed to lock your door in Canada. Haven't you ever seen "Bowling for Columbine"? :spank:

[Clintonista2]

16. Haha my door wasn't locked UNTIL they started entering without knocking

[Deja Q]

4. Staying at home is apparently a sin.

:crazy:

[Clintonista2]

15. That's the thing... I don't just sit at home

Apparently they wanted me to spend time with *THEM*. I'm at class most of the time, or else I'm with friends or at the library. When I come home, however, I just want to sit in my room and study/relax. I knew there was something wrong with this couple on the very first day, when they asked to see my student card. When I asked why they needed to see it, she said in a very hushed voice "we just don't want anyone on welfare in our house"

[Arugula Latte]

5. Sheesh. Obviously you should have brought ten friends to your room

to party until 3 a.m. Everyone knows that's what elderly couples like ...


:wtf:

[grasswire]

6. maybe they wanted a companion?

Perhaps they rent a room so they have some company. Could that be it?

[Zookeeper]

7. Maybe they thought you'd be a surrogate son...

and since you keep to yourself, it feels like having a stranger in the house.

'Sounds like a case of unstated expectations.

[lligrd]

13. It Seems Exactly Like A College Age Son

At least that is what mine does.

[Fire Walk With Me]

8. Give them a video of "Brimstone and Treacle".

That aughta shut them up.

[SammyWinstonJack]

9. Maybe they thought you were a little weird? Maybe you freaked them out?

:shrug:

[Xipe Totec]

10. More likely they were hoping for a lively tennant

to bring colour and excitement into their drab, miserable lives.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Lirwin2...

Tell them to be careful what they wish for...

Incredible...

I'm sorry you have to deal now with this...:hug:

[graywarrior]

12. Sue the bastards

[Roon]

17. Aww, that's just sad

They want your company! It's the wrong reason to kick you out, but they just want to see you! Perhaps if they rented a grandchild that would make them happy!!

[Downtown Hound]

18. I had roommate issues with this

I lived in an apartment with a 62 year old guy, who is pretty active for his age. He goes dancing all the time and takes art classes and has lots of friends, so it's not like he's lonely. But I was in school or working or out with friends most of the time, and when I came home I usually just wanted to do my homework or relax in my room. He'd always be knocking on my door trying to get me to come out and do stuff with him. For awhile I would for the sake of politeness, but after awhile it became a real burden on me. I liked the guy fine but I didn't want to be his best bud. I was over thirty years younger than him for God's sake. After I began to decline his invitations more and more, he got more and more upset to the point where it became uncomfortable for both of us. I moved out eventually, and we're actually much better friends now since we aren't living together.

I know it sucks for you now, but you never know, this may be the best thing to happen to you. You could end up living somewhere really great. That's what happened to me.