What on Earth an I supposed to do with her???

Question

I came home today and found a court order to pay an overdue council tax for nearly a grant til end of this month. My flatmate was supposed to deal with all payments for this and get the money of the rest of us accordingly. Now we have to pay it all six months earlier than before. Feel like killing her, because that was my holiday money!!!!

But since she's my friend, I don't want to end up hating her for such a trivial matter as stupid council tax. How do I deal with it? Ideas appreciated, I'm stuck for solutions.

Answer 1

In the circumstances I would tell her I was covering the tax but would appreciate her coming up with her part. Also it may be a good idea to organise for the future and put money back each month toward the tax.

Since you had savings for holiday, sounds like you have it together. Hopefully she can learn from you.

As far as the holiday money you had to give up, sorry about it--unless lucky I am concerned it will never be paid in time.  

Answer 2

When it comes to your bills,YOU are responsible for making sure they are paid,whether a friend is in charge or not! You should have made sure money was paid on time.

For the future - When it comes to money matters,you have no friends!

Answer 3

Call a roommate meeting. Show her the bill. Explain again how bills work. Then everyone splits the bill. See if you can get a loan from your other flatmate (not the one who forgot about the bill) to help pay for your holiday.  

Answer 4

Don't stress over it.....let her know you're a little pissed and then let her apologize and DROP IT!  It sucks, bit it's really not a big deal.

Answer 5

maybe you should care for the bills and just ask for money for her!

that would end all of it!

even though it add's more responsibility maybe give her a task of yours that isn't so important!  

Best wishes!

oh yeah talk to her  not any human is a mind reader and well hints are just hints it's not the full answer!!

Best wishes