Illegal Subletter Standoff

Your unauthorized subletter Marcus has become a nightmare, refusing to vacate after you've asked him to leave. Now he's threatening to expose your lease violation to building management, which could cost you your apartment and damage your rental history. Time is running out as rent is due tomorrow.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Primary Lease Holder

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen (Hostile Subletter)

Setting

Your living room, illuminated only by the harsh blue light of a phone screen and street lights filtering through venetian blinds

Location

Your apartment at The Maxwell Building, Unit 4B

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate Marcus's departure without alerting building management

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Protect yourself from potential legal consequences

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Resolve the situation without paying more than one month's rent in compensation

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“So I got your text about wanting me out by Friday. That's cute. But we both know that's not happening - unless you want the building manager to hear about our... arrangement. Want to try this conversation again?”

This is how Marcus Chen (Hostile Subletter)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#708

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