The over - territorial roommate is also a common horror story. They act like they own the whole place and don't let you use common areas like the living room or kitchen when they want to. They'll be all possessive over the TV or the best seat in the living room, which makes for a really uncomfortable living situation.
Another common bad roommate horror story is the inconsiderate roommate when it comes to bills. They either don't pay on time or try to skip out on their share. This can cause a lot of stress and financial problems for the other roommates. For example, I had a roommate who always 'forgot' to pay the electricity bill, and we had to cover for them until we finally had to kick them out.
A common one is the messy roommate. They leave their clothes everywhere, don't clean the bathroom, and make the living space uninhabitable. It's really frustrating when you have to live in a pigsty because of someone else.
Probably the most common is the roommate who has bad hygiene. This can range from not showering often enough, so there's a bad smell, to not washing their sheets for months. It's really gross and can make the whole living environment uninhabitable. Also, the roommate who is always late with rent payments can cause a lot of stress and financial problems for the others sharing the place.
One common story is about roommates who don't respect personal space. They might go through your stuff or barge into your room without knocking. It's really uncomfortable and makes you feel like you have no privacy at all.
A common one is the financial issue. Roommates in NYC sometimes don't pay their share of the rent or bills on time. It causes a lot of stress for the others. For example, one roommate might say they'll pay later but never do.
Stealing or using things without permission is also a big issue. For example, using someone else's toiletries or eating their food. And then there are those roommates who bring uninvited guests over frequently, which can be really inconvenient and sometimes even make you feel unsafe.
The most common one is probably the unclean bathroom situation. Roommates who don't clean the toilet, leave hair in the shower, or let soap scum build up everywhere. Another common type is the kitchen mess, like leaving food out to rot or not washing dishes. And then there's the general living area mess, such as leaving dirty clothes and trash all over the place.
A really bad type is the roommate who brings in unwanted guests all the time. It makes you feel like you don't have any privacy or control over your living space. And sometimes these guests can be rowdy or disrespectful too.
A very common horror story is about the roommate with bad hygiene. They don't wash themselves or their clothes regularly. It makes the dorm smell awful. Then there's the roommate who is always borrowing things and never returns them. It can be small things like a pen or bigger things like a laptop charger. And some roommates are just too clingy. They follow you everywhere and don't give you any personal space.
My former roommate was extremely noisy at night. They would have friends over late and they'd be shouting, playing loud music. I tried to talk to them about it, but they didn't care. I couldn't get a good night's sleep for weeks. It affected my studies and my mood. I ended up moving out as soon as I could.
One common horror story is guests stealing things. I've heard of guests taking small items like towels or even electronics. Another is guests who are extremely messy and leave the place looking like a disaster zone.
The most common one is probably the confusion between 'there', 'their' and 'they're'. People often write things like 'There going to the park' when it should be 'They're going to the park'. It's a simple mistake but can make the text seem unprofessional.