I'll answer this before reading any other replies.

I will assume that your side of the story is complete and factual - even though there are always 2 sides - but having met all three of you, IMO you are by far the most trustworthy of sources without ensuing emotions.

I commend you for keeping your cool as long as you have. Yes, the New Years was totally planned and totally bitchy by her, that is obvious. I would have have most likely confronted her on that right then.

To have a party and leave the house in pukage...that's just wrong...however from meeting her, it's my guess that you, my dear Geoff, do most of the cleaning anyhow.

I realize that you're on the home stretch here with college.....I would set her down, rationally and calm, and go over the rules of the house in a non-confrontational manner (in other words...Tom cannot be present <grin>). If she is unable to clean the house back to its proper condition, then you will charge her $$ for your time to clean it - I believe housekeepers get like $60 or so to do general tidying up.

There's no reason why you guys can't manage to stick it out for a few more months, since you've already been through for a few months now...however, all members must be held responsible for their actions and play by the rules.