Adopting a Pet Without Consent
One roommate adopted a cat without discussing it first. The other is mildly allergic and doesn't want pets in the apartment.
Alex
Side A
Getting a pet in a shared space requires mutual agreement, especially when the other person is allergic.
Your roommate adopted a cat without asking you. You have mild cat allergies — not life-threatening but you get itchy eyes and sneezing. The lease allows pets but you feel this should have been a joint decision. You want the cat rehomed.
Jordan
Side B
The lease allows pets, the cat is already bonded with me, and mild allergies can be managed with medication.
You adopted a rescue cat that was about to be euthanized. The lease explicitly allows pets. You acknowledge you should have discussed it first, but the cat is now bonded with you. Mild allergies can be managed with OTC antihistamines and air purifiers, which you'll pay for.
Expected Outcomes
Scored from Side A's perspective. Positive = favors Alex, Negative = favors Jordan.
Cat must be rehomed within 30 days; future pet decisions require mutual consent
Cat stays temporarily while Jordan finds a new home; strict pet-free zones enforced
Cat stays with Jordan paying for air purifiers and allergy meds; cat kept out of common areas
Cat stays with basic allergy accommodations; Jordan apologizes and covers purifier costs
Cat stays with no restrictions; lease allows pets and mild allergies are manageable