The context of the following conversation is Jan's new roommate kept trying to store things in Jan's room. She finally asked for space.:
Jan says My new roommate is taking over the whole damn apartment..
The friend responds Have you told her that you need some room?.
Jan responds Last night I told her, that she can't put anything in my space, that is my room..
The friend responds She should respect that it's your area and keep her stuff out of it..