Imagine moving into a home that is cold all the time because the landlord likes it that way. Would you be willing to pay extra in the summer to help cover the cost of the A/C, or would you refuse?

In this story, one tenant is in this exact situation, and she does not think she should have to pay more for rent in the summer since she’s not the one who wants the house to be freezing.

Keep reading to see if you agree.

AITA if I refuse to pay extra for summer because my roommate/landlord keeps the house at 70F all the time?

So for some background, I am renting a room in a house for $700 a month, per the month to month lease.

My landlord/roommate keeps the house at 70°F (21°C) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week even if no one is home.

She asked for extra rent to cover the cost of the A/C during the summer.

This seems like an unreasonable request.

I have 4 problems with this.

1. I would prefer it if the house was NOT 70° during the day cause for me, that’s freezing unless I’m actively cleaning or cooking.

2. She leaves windows open when she leaves for work and doesn’t change the A/C or turn it off when she opens windows.

3. She was already keeping the house this cold during the summer because she literally warned me that they (She and her separated husband who lives in the basement) keep the house cold during the summer when I moved in April.

They’re really wasting money on A/C.

4. They both leave the A/C at 70°F when they leave the house. It basically is running constantly, even on a day like today ehere it was only 77°F outside.

And added bonus:

5. The husband has an electric car which he charges at home. My car is gas.

There are pets to consider.

We have some animals (2 dogs, 2 cats; one cat is mine).

Two of the animals don’t need it to be 70°F in the house.

The dogs are likely the reason they keep the house so cold, because both dogs are cold weather breed but we live in a desert.

These are not my dogs and it’s too cold for me! I don’t wanna pay for that!!!!

I don’t think I could live in a house that’s kept that cold. She never should’ve moved in. This is a ridiculous ask.

Let’s see how Reddit responded to this story.

This person recommends not paying extra.

It’s time to look at the lease.

It’s like throwing money out the window.

Being month to month could be a big problem.

Moving might be the only real solution.

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