I live in California, & moving out at 21 while in school is nearly impossible. It was always the plan for my parents to help me move out. They surprised me by buying a fixer-upper house: 3 bed, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, detached garage, washer/dryer basically the best gift you could give someone. Rent would be free. Since I’m a student & I work, I wanted a roommate for help with chores and company. I asked my best friend Peter (20M). He has a good job, supportive family, & is handy. While fixing the house, Peter constantly critiqued timelines, contractor work, paint colors, costs (which he didn't cover), & my parents decisions. He also complained about his “free labor”. He asked my dad about rent, and my dad said it was up to me. I didn’t realize I’d be considered the landlord since the house isn’t in my name. I suggested $350 cheap compared to the $1,500 average. My dad joked, “May as well be free,” & Peter clung to that. Peter argued he deserved free rent for buying Dollar Tree cleaning supplies and helping with some work. I reminded him we both cleaned, & nothing he did justified free rent. After more debate, he agreed to $250/month. But after talking to friends & my therapist, I realized he manipulated me into thinking I owed him. He signed the lease and we moved in. He still hasn’t cleaned his unpacking mess from the common areas, rarely does dishes or chores. He said he wanted to build his own bed to save money. I naively said ok & offered to load the wood. The day of I asked how he planned to build it. Turns out, he wanted to make a Murphy bed, which folds into the wall. The lease says no drilling into walls/floors/ceiling without landlord permission. But I still said okay he was my friend. Then I found out he planned to build it *over a window*. I said I’d ask my dad. My dad told me he’s trying to block a fire escape Put your foot down. So I did. He didn’t like that. He claimed he Googled it, I saw AI open on his phone, & he said, I could put a bookshelf in front of that window if I wanted, but I won’t because I’m your friend & there’s a lot around here that isn’t legal. I asked what he meant, & all he mentioned was the bed. Then he asked why I thought I could say no. I just said, Because of everything. I was hurt. After cleaning up after him, letting his mess stay in common areas for weeks, & pushing for rent that doesn’t even cover 1/10th of expenses I was done. He’s on a month-to-month lease. He’s going abroad for 5 months starting next month. I told him if he cleaned up the common areas Id give him another rent deduction while he was gone so I could live comfortably. But I know it won’t stop the rudeness or messiness when he’s back. I plan to evict him when he's home. I've researched and believe I can do so legally as long as I give proper notice and state it’s not his fault. I could’ve been more direct about my frustrations. Conversations with him always turn into debates. So AITA?