Living with Troublesome Roommates

Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 01:18
Last edited 08/08/2018 - 08:55 by 1 other user

Hi Guys,

I am living with a few roommates that I am beginning to get annoyed with.

Few problems:

1) They kick the footballs round the house a lot. As a result a lot of the appliances are broken.

2) They are opening my toilet doors for fun when I am in the toilet. It’s the toilet door. The doors are like this

Any chance how to deal with the above two problems?

I am more concerned about the toilet door. I would like to ensure that I permanently lock it from the inside.

I cannot get new roommates unfortunately.

Thanks!

Home & Garden Roommates

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 01:20
    +2

    What did they say when you told them to stop opening the door?

    • bobbified on 08/08/2018 - 08:23
      +1

      They made sure it's permanently open! :p

  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 01:23
    +3

    Barge in on them in the toilet, force yourself onto their lap and take a crap.

    You will need to first align your bowel movements to theirs, naturally.

    Escalation of force is the only reasonable path to take here, good luck comrade!

    • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 02:03

      Haha I don’t really want to do this as things can easily get nasty. I have other more pressing matters atm so don’t want to focus to much on this.

      I already told them not to do it.

      I was wondering how the lock can be altered so they can’t tamper it from the outside?

  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 04:32
    +1

    You want one of these for your toilet door https://www.traveluniverse.com.au/Temporary-Travel-Door-Lock…?

    I would suggest you put hot sauce in one of these guys jocks too, let them know you retaliate.

  • Quantumcat on 08/08/2018 - 07:24
    +5

    Move out

  • WreckTangle on 08/08/2018 - 07:35
    +2

    Move out

  • TheBilly on 08/08/2018 - 07:49
    +1

    They are opening my toilet doors for fun

    Grow some balls and put them in their place. This is not normal behaviour and you need to firmly tell them to piss off. If they still don't stop, get violent.

    • [Deactivated] on 18/08/2018 - 23:50

      I always find it weird how people put up with some stuff.

  • Third_Gear on 08/08/2018 - 07:54
    +1

    Change the door handle to one of these. You can get them in various colours.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ikonic-matte-black-entrance-knob…

    Then keep the keys hidden in a safe place only you know. Will take less than five mins to swap out. Not sure exactly sure what your set up is but should be similar enough to work.

    Don’t move out as that is too easy and by confronting them and fixing the problems you are having you will be all the stronger for it as person. Good luck!

  • bobbified on 08/08/2018 - 07:55
    +3

    The more you show you mind it, the worse it'll be.

    Learn to have no shame and walk around the house naked 24/7.

    They'll soon be begging you to put your clothes back on.

    • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 12:06

      And watch loud porn on the couch in the living room….

      • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 12:42

        They would not care

        • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 12:43
          +2

          Start beating it then. And chase them around the house just as you're about to…well… you know…

    • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 12:42

      This is so true!

      I have a friend who is in th same situation as me but pretty much has to laugh it or else he will get picked on too.

      They walk around the house naked lol and have one up on me on that sense.

      I am a little bit more conservative so they enjoy picking on me.

  • mbck on 08/08/2018 - 08:40
    +7

    Poo on their beds to show dominance

  • djkelly69 on 08/08/2018 - 08:46
    +12

    Why are you living with a bunch of 12 year old boys??

    • try2bhelpful on 08/08/2018 - 09:04

      That is the real question

      • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 11:01
        +1

        These are the future health professionals treating next generation of Australians!

        • try2bhelpful on 08/08/2018 - 12:09
          -1

          God help us all. Don’t know about your setup but a door wedge might do the trick.

        • AlienC on 08/08/2018 - 12:11

          There is your problem. Find reclusive roommates or asocial roommates. Basically try find roommates who will leave you alone.

    • ozzpete on 09/08/2018 - 05:52

      It seems when some young males get together in a group, there maturity decreases exponentially per additional male added to the peer group. So 3 x 20yo males together, can act like they are 12yo boys.

  • Archi on 08/08/2018 - 08:59
    +3

    just tell them you'd be interested in perusing a romantic relationship with them… they will move out on their own accord. if not at least you'd be a lot cosier

  • try2bhelpful on 08/08/2018 - 09:09

    If you aren’t on the lease then move out. Sounds like the tools will only escalate to other areas later. If they are damaging appliances they are also, probably, damaging the property and you don’t want to be around when the landlord comes knocking. On the way out you could report their damage of the property to the rental agent.

  • DarkOz on 08/08/2018 - 09:22
    +1

    You have 3 options:
    1. Put up and STFU.
    2. Force them out.
    3. You move out.

  • GG57 on 08/08/2018 - 09:51

    The obvious question: is this your family?

  • 2jzzzz on 08/08/2018 - 10:01

    Push back and get them back, you're an easy target.

  • HighAndDry on 08/08/2018 - 10:23

    1) They kick the footballs round the house a lot. As a result a lot of the appliances are broken.

    Next time it breaks something, stick a kitchen knife into it, and leave it somewhere very visible like the kitchen counter. They'll get the message.

    2) They are opening my toilet doors for fun when I am in the toilet. It’s the toilet door.

    Next time they do that, throw.. - actually no I agree with just getting the travel lock idea.

  • AdosHouse on 08/08/2018 - 10:41
    +2

    As for the toilet door one, first you need a car ignition coil and a car battery. The rest is easy.

  • big1964 on 08/08/2018 - 11:24
    +1

    People say to me why do you live on your own !!!

    • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 11:47
      +1

      Solo living is the best I concur :)

      • AlienC on 08/08/2018 - 12:13

        It is the best but if you can find really cool housemates they can also be a benefit. Bonus tips if they like stuff that you like.

        Having lived with both good and bad housemates my condolences.

        But believe me good housemates do exist out there and they are great to be with.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 11:33
    +3

    if you can't move out, and can't get new roommates, you need to make sure you don't leave any evidence when you murder them

  • Randxyz123 on 08/08/2018 - 11:44

    Is it your house or a share house ?

    Are they on the lease ?

    1) They kick the footballs round the house a lot. As a result a lot of the appliances are broken.

    Broken what appliances?

    Tell them not to kick balls inside. That isn’t unreasonable… If they aren’t on the lease tell them they have a month to get their shit together and move out.

    • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 11:47

      Share house run by the uni.

      The TV and the pairing is now broken and few of the dishes have fallen down on the floor and broken.

      I am planning to do some video recordings so that I do not have to foot the bill when it comes through.

      I do not want to make enemies around the house either.

      I was wondering if there was a portable lock for the toilet?, so that I can lock it as and when required.

        • Cynicaloflife on 08/08/2018 - 12:39

          Thanks! I might find one on eBay and try it.

      • Randxyz123 on 08/08/2018 - 16:39
        +1

        Dude just leave.

        Seriously call whoever is in charge of housing. Document each incident and send them a list of shit that’s happened. Presumably you’re paying a lot of money for the privilege of living there. I would be making sure they don’t charge you for the TV.

        Since you have a grad job now, maybe look at a share house in the city.

        Looking in on you on the bog could be considered harassment or even sexual harassment. Speak with the legal aid team at your university. If they are studying med they need a good kick up the arse or they’ll be kicked out of their course. If they want to kick balls around and pay for the damage that’s fine but opening the toilet door is really pushing it too far imo.

        Maybe head to Bunnings and get a wooden wedge cut to make it harder for them to open the door. Then order a travel lock off eBay and express it to you. Make sure you send it to a parcel locker in case they go through your mail.

  • AlienC on 08/08/2018 - 12:17

    You just have to know how to handle idiots. It's ok don't feel bad for shouting at them although I know you don't have it in you right now but maybe when you get an idea how to control idiots or watch others do it you can utilize it for your next experience.

    In this use case scenario I guess you can't do much but just minimise your headache and breathe in and out slowly.

  • Qkumber on 08/08/2018 - 14:08

    This sounds like life with a toddler

  • bluesky on 08/08/2018 - 15:03

    From your previous post, sounds like you have graduated and about to embark on your career - so you will have to vacate the uni housing soon anyway. It should not be long before you see the back of them. Or maybe move out a little sooner?

  • TheBilly on 08/08/2018 - 17:15

    They are opening my toilet doors for fun

    I dont know about you but I have no issue shitting in my hand. Next time they do this, just have a log ready in your hand and peg it at the first one to open the door. For extra impact smear it in and laugh. They wouldnt mind, they seem like the type to enjoy it.

    • bobbified on 08/08/2018 - 20:18

      but I have no issue shitting in my hand.

      umm… what? am I reading this correctly? sounds like you've done this before… haha

  • robbyjones on 08/08/2018 - 17:33

    Take a door chock to the bathroom with you, I bought an alarm one for when I am away (I have stayed in some dodgy country places), that way they cant get in.

  • Seedy seed on 08/08/2018 - 17:40

    Not gona read all those replies…

    1. Charge them when they break shit.

    2. A simple childproof cupboard lock on the inside sounds like you easiest option.

    3. If someone opened the toilet door on me they would be eating whats in the bowl before leaving…

  • iand on 08/08/2018 - 20:51

    Just buy a door wedge shove under door when in the toilet you could also concider mixing Tabasco sauce and water in a spray bottle if they open door spray in their face

  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 21:15
    +3

    I have the same problem but when I asked them to move out DCP/DOCS told me I couldn't chuck my kids out. But good news 2 more incidents like this and they will take them off me.

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