Money: Today, the city shut off the water at my house because my roommate... - FML

By parched - 02/11/2009 17:30 - United States

Today, the city shut off the water at my house because my roommate thought that the water bills he had been hoarding were "suggestions." FML

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By fedUPwithPEOPLE - 31/07/2014 07:35 - United States - Enterprise

Today, the city shut off our water, because they said we didn't pay the bill. Turns out, it was sitting on their desk the whole time. I guess sending someone out to turn off our water was easier than checking to see if we'd actually paid the bill. FML

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By ENZ - 03/11/2019 23:30

Today, I finally got my paycheck that I could enjoy $300 for myself after taking care of my bills with so many other ones. Then, I find out that the water was shut off, which is supposed to be my roommate's responsibility. Apparently, he has not paid it in months, and they want $288. FML

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By megatron - 16/03/2016 17:04 - United States - Naperville

Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/08/2017 01:30

Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they shut it off. Now we're without running water for 3 days and I'm taking my morning dump in Target next to a stranger. FML

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By LonelyShowers - 04/07/2012 05:36 - United States - Mission Hills

Today, my boyfriend pointed out that the water bill is getting kind of high. I suggested that we shower together to save water. He said he'd rather deal with the high water bill. FML

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Cough up

By Anonymous - 18/11/2013 18:37 - United States - Fallbrook

Today, my water got cut off. The previous homeowners owed the water company over $300, and the company doesn't believe that I'm not them. The supervisor told me this will keep happening until I pay up. I need a shower. FML

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By jeauxann - 11/05/2018 23:59

Today, my landlord refused to send a plumber over to unclog the sink. Now he wants me to pay for water damages because he didn't call a plumber sooner. FML

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By logic - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, I was asked by my live-in landlord not to put too much water in the kettle because it made the utility bills too high. This is the same woman who takes daily baths. FML

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By Jograd - 25/09/2012 17:13 - Australia - Sydney

Today, my roommate decided to turn off all appliances in the house to "save" electricity. This included the refrigerator. FML

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Mess incoming

By Anonymous - 14/10/2019 16:00

Today, my apartment management notified me that my water was going to be shut off all day so they could fix the plumbing. I took a laxative last night. FML

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allmidnighteyes 10

Monday 2 November 2009 20:05

Your roommate's a fucktard

cerebellum_fml 0

Monday 2 November 2009 20:06

that is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard.

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Tez_Mum 0

Tuesday 3 November 2009 7:21

If he/she is that bigger idiot why did you leave them to pay the bills?? Take it as a lesson in choosing who you trust more carefully.

Bloodknight 22

Tuesday 3 November 2009 15:46

Kick that bitch to the curb!

xpxp2002 4

Tuesday 3 November 2009 16:41

Never rely on anybody else to do something as important as paying bills. You know the old saying, right? "If you want it done right, you gotta do it yourself."

RisaChan_fml 0

Tuesday 3 November 2009 16:53

thats why i am never getting a roomate.

irregularhunterz 0

Wednesday 4 November 2009 7:06

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jrocks06 0

Sunday 8 November 2009 8:08

Dude, the kid probably grew up in a place where you don't have to pay the water bill. Still, not having water does SUCK. I would KILL if I couldn't shower...

Arghonaut 0

Tuesday 1 December 2009 0:49

Is your roomate French? Because treating laws as suggestions is a very Latin thing to do.

ashleeiigghh 0

Saturday 29 January 2011 4:25

your roommate is ******* stupid.

Alysin 14

Wednesday 22 June 2011 4:18

I suggest he pay the water bill

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