Pay Up or Pack Up
Your roommate Derek, who's the primary lease holder, has reached his breaking point. After covering your portion of rent for three months, he's demanding immediate repayment of $3,600 or he'll start the eviction process within the hour. Your possessions, reputation, and housing security hang in the balance.
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Survivors
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Delinquent secondary tenant
Conversation Partner
Derek Thorne
Setting
Tense living room illuminated only by a harsh overhead LED light, casting sharp shadows across Derek's face as he stands between you and the hallway
Location
Shared apartment in Riverside Heights Complex
Learning Objectives
Negotiate a payment plan with minimum 50% immediate payment
Secure legal documentation for any agreement made
Either pay or arrange peaceful moveout within 30 minutes
About This Scenario
Your roommate Derek, who's the primary lease holder, has reached his breaking point. After covering your portion of rent for three months, he's demanding immediate repayment of $3,600 or he'll start the eviction process within the hour. Your possessions, reputation, and housing security hang in the balance.
How It Starts
“I've covered for you for the last time. You have exactly 30 minutes to get me $3,600, or I'm filing these eviction papers and changing the locks. Your choice.”
This is how Derek Thorne's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#1006
Category
General
Location Tag
Shared apartment in Riverside Heights Complex
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