Housemate Troubles

Hey There,

Thank you for taking the time to read my question.

I am in a bit of a situation, currently I have been living with housemates for well over a year. It’s been a real eye opener for me, living in shared accommodation. Well, the one thing I have learnt, you can only really rely on yourself. But anyway getting to the story…

I have been with my housemates for well over a year, I was the first one in there so I payed the bond. A few months later, my house mates moved in. Things were goin’ pretty good for the most of last year…. Accept for their cats! They are vermin! I know I know, it’s not the cats fault but it really gets on my nerves when there are seven in the house and they bloody stink!! Oh along with a blue tongue lizard. (2 Adult cats, 2 cats from a previous litter (rubbish)

Since I was the first one in there, my name went on the bills. Payments have gradually been kept up to date, but now they have not been. I have told my house mates many times I need this cash! They have outstanding bills since October last year!! I told them I am moving out this year, and I expect my bond before I move out. (That’s over $800… including the bills it’s a substantial amount) As if I am going to see it any time soon!! I am just sick of it and need to live by myself! But I do not want to lose out on my money! I mean it’s the frigen principle!!

But I was thinking to myself, maybe its best if I just cut my losses, pay the outstanding bills and get the flock outta there. I mean, if I did I would loose a hell of allotta money but in the long run it seems worth it.

When I come home I am angry. I try to escape reality by going out partying hard on the weekends, but reality comes back to bite me when I arrive home drunk and its just boiling in my head. I am sick of my so called friends takin me for a ride, that’s why I need to move out.

What should I do? Any suggestions? Should I just cut my losses and move out?

Any info or suggestions is greatly appreciated! Thanks again for taking the time to read this. Your input it highly appreciated.

Regards, Mike.