Real life MMD: Should I pay for his day off?

Decluttering

Her guest, her responsibility. If he had smashed a window while he was there would you also be expected to pay?

Angie_Ward

I personally wouldn't as you were not aware he was in the home. If your flatmate left before you then it should have been her responsibility to let you know he was going to be in the abode til after you left therefore allowing you to lock up accordingly. Back in the days when I had flatmates we had a board near the door where we could leave messages like this (post it notes on the door work well as well).
If he's just had to use a days leave then he is not out of pocket financially. I would tell them to chalk it up to experience and put in place a method where it can't happen again.

System

Agree wholeheartedly with the majority of posters. The BF is an idiot and they should both be apologising to you. Do not give in to this silly request for money when all he's lost is a day's leave and his credibilty at work, both of his own making. What is the world coming to when no-one seems prepared to take responsibilty for their own actions any more? Tell them both to grow up, then get shot of them.

tenuissent

It's extraordinary that this question has gone on so long when the answer, as most people have said, is so obvious.

I was once working late at the Botanics in Edinburgh, and when I stopped to leave and catch a train fom Waverley, I found I had been locked in by security who had not bothered to check that the building was empty. It took me about 10 minutes to break my way out of this very secure building full of valuable items, phone security to make sure they locked up again, and catch my train. End of story.

samarnesen

in a word ' NO'

SimonT4005

If you were unaware that he was staying or still in your home then I would say that you should not have to pay him as your friend should have made you aware, on the other hand unlawful imprisonment could be charged against you as ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law. Also if you were aware and forgot then you should pay him something or have taken time off to go back and unlock him. conversly if he really wanted to get out he should have found a way, if this would have been truly impossible perhaps you need to get the locks changed so that nobody can be locked in, but the property can still be secure once they leave even without a key.
All the best

glad2bmad

You should definately NOT pay, the BF has already been paid by his boss, he is trying to make a profit out of you because of the stupidity of your housemate, some friend !!!

florere

No, They didn't tell you that he was there, that's their fault

Ebenezer_Screwj

It is ridiculous to even suggest that you pay for this man's lost pay. Your friend smuggled him into the house without telling you, she has to pay up.

dibuzz

Definitely don't pay, he's lost a day off not a day's pay and he had his day off even if it wasn't how he would choose to spend it.
What did he do whilst he was locked in? I bet he didnt make himself useful cleaning and tidying.