Roommate arrangements can start off equitable, but they don’t always end that way.

One woman’s roommate thought her relationship milestones gave her the right to claim the apartment and kick her out, but she didn’t see it that way.

And she was ready to fight her on it.

You’ll want to read on for this one.

AITA for refusing to move out so that my roommates boyfriend can move in

My roommate and I split our lease 50/50 and are currently month to month, as we have been living here about a year and a half.

Last week, she sat me down and told me that she and her boyfriend want to take the next step and move in together.

As she was telling me about it, she said I need to leave and find a new place to live.

But she doesn’t think this is fair at all.

I am refusing to leave, as I believe that the person who wants change is the one who should facilitate that.

I don’t think I should have to uproot my life by finding a new place and spending the money to move just to make that happen for her.

Her roommate pretty much feels like it’s owed to her.

She says she is entitled to stay because she made a garden in the backyard and does the majority of the yard work. She also mentioned that most of the furniture is hers.

These are things I have taken into consideration, but ultimately I’ve decided I want to stay.

She tries to suggest alternatives, but her roommate doesn’t want to compromise.

I also made it clear I was okay with her staying and her boyfriend moving in, since she already has the master bedroom. But they want to live alone without a roommate.

AITA for refusing to move out?

She can’t just evict her because it’s what’s most convenient.

What did Reddit think?

Both parties lay equal claim to this apartment.

It would be wise for her to state her case to her landlord herself.

Nice try, roommate, but you’re not winning this one.

Her “reasoning” isn’t really helping her case.

If she wants a fresh start with her roommate, then she’ll have to look elsewhere.

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