AITA for relocating stinky cat litterbox to roommates room?

"Roommate tension boils over as stinky litterbox leads to drastic action - moving it into roommate's room sparks debate on responsibilities."

Damjan

Published in Interesting
23 Dec 2025

AITA for relocating stinky cat litterbox to roommates room?

The delicate balance of shared living can often lead to unexpected conflicts, and one Reddit user recently found themselves in a rather pungent predicament. Faced with an increasingly unbearable smell emanating from a litter box in their shared hallway, they made a bold decision - relocating it to their roommate's room without prior discussion.

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This action, they feared, could further strain their already rocky relationship with their flatmate, who has a history of defensiveness in the face of conflict. The original poster is seeking advice on how to approach this sensitive situation, especially considering the health implications they believe are associated with the unclean litter box.

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The discomfort of living with an unkempt litter box is not just an annoyance; it raises concerns about hygiene and personal well-being. The Reddit community has jumped in with a range of perspectives, debating whether the OP's actions were justified or crossed a line by not communicating first.

As the conversation unfolds, participants share insights on proper pet care, the importance of communication in shared living situations, and the potential consequences of decisions made in frustration. What do you think?

Is it reasonable to prioritize personal comfort in a shared living space, or does that come at the cost of open dialogue? Join the discussion and weigh in!

Original Post

I dont have a very good relationship with my flatmate. I have had arguments with her before and she gets defensive or makes excuses and its frustrating.

Over the past few days the litterbox has completely stunk out our hall. I can no longer stand it so I had to.move it.

(I asked her if she had cleaned it, and she said she had but the smell is still there meaning i dont think its been cleaned properly) My sister says it will cause frustration between us, but im willing to converse with her about it. The reason I haven't is because I dont think she'll take it well.

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An unclean litterbox can cause health issues like for me, I think it caused my eyes to become itchy and watery for a while. Any advice on how to go about the conversation?