Family Feud: AITA For Cutting Down My Husband's Aunt's Tree?

Alfe Mercado
A person under a huge tree
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A simple request to install an RV gate turned into a family feud when the crew that came to do the work cut down a beloved apple tree. The owner of the tree, the husband's aunt, was devastated and now refuses to speak to the couple. To make matters worse, the couple received a 30-day notice to terminate their lease. They are being called out on social media for cutting down a tree that had sentimental value. Are they really at fault? Read on to find out.

Cheap rent brings wife to husband's aunt's home.

hotcranberry6127 | hotcranberry6127

Creating space: accommodating parents RV at home without gate 🚐

hotcranberry6127 | hotcranberry6127

Family drama ensues over unauthorized construction 🏗️

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Tree trouble: Husband and I clash over aunt's apple tree 🌳

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Miscommunication leads to tree removal. 😬

hotcranberry6127 | hotcranberry6127

Family drama ensues after cutting down aunt's tree 🌲

hotcranberry6127 | hotcranberry6127

Accidentally cut down sentimental tree, now husband's family hates me 😔

hotcranberry6127 | hotcranberry6127

🌳 Family feud: Cutting down tree causes lease termination. 🌳

A family feud has erupted over a tree. A woman, who moved into her husband's aunt's house, without knowing that the apple tree in the garden was planted by her husband's late uncle, found herself in hot water when her father cut it down to make way for an RV gate. The aunt who owns the house was devastated and promptly gave the couple a 30-day notice to vacate the property. The husband's family is now angry with the woman and calling her an A. However, the woman claims that she had no idea that the tree was so important to the aunt and her late husband. The situation has left her feeling like she is being thrown under the bus. Who is really at fault here? Read on to find out what people have to say about the situation in the comments section.

YTA for cutting down aunt's tree against her wishes. Possible lawsuit.

Samu_2020_15 | Samu_2020_15

YTA for cutting down aunt's tree. Commenters call out entitlement.

CharmingSpend3947 | CharmingSpend3947

OP gets called out for being the a**hole for cutting down the tree 🌳

FileDoesntExist | FileDoesntExist

🌳 YTA for cutting down aunt's tree on leased property. 🌳

AnastasiaRomani | AnastasiaRomani

YTA for cutting down tree, but consider cloning it as a peace offering 🌳

spooky_spaghetties | spooky_spaghetties

Family feud: OP's dad is blamed for starting the gate and ordering the tree removal, but OP is also at fault for not stopping the situation. YTA 😕

FlyingFlipPhone | FlyingFlipPhone

OP's actions cause family feud and potential divorce 💔

udunmessdupAAron | udunmessdupAAron

This comment and reply are straight to the point 🤔💭

toomanydogs0302 | toomanydogs0302

AITA for cutting down a tree without permission? 🌳

Rude_Vermicelli2268 | Rude_Vermicelli2268

YTA for cutting down apple tree, potential lawsuit and divorce 😬

exhauta | exhauta

YTA for cutting down tree against aunt's wishes ❌ Listen to others and respect their property 👍

tomcat335 | tomcat335

Commenter calls out OP's entitlement and disrespect for property. YTA.

RndmIntrntStranger | RndmIntrntStranger

OP's parents caused property damage and got her evicted. YTA.

1moreKnife2theheart | 1moreKnife2theheart

Commenter calls OP out for being selfish, YTA confirmed 💥

NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL

Commenter accuses OP of being the A-hole for cutting down tree 🌳

GlitterSparkleDevine | GlitterSparkleDevine

OP and their father destroyed the aunt's property, YTA. No remorse. 👎

conmeohaman | conmeohaman

Tensions rise as commenter condemns OP's actions. 😠

Successful_Wish3510 | Successful_Wish3510

User called out for cutting down tree, deemed YTA. 🌳

paulmish1 | paulmish1

Boundaries crossed? Engaging discussion about property ownership and rights 🤔

Imaginary_Stick9982 | Imaginary_Stick9982

Ignoring landlord's refusal and destroying property, YTA. Facing consequences now.

Aealias | Aealias

Commenter explains why OP is the a**hole for cutting down tree 💥

ChaosEdge88 | ChaosEdge88

Renter cuts down aunt's tree: YTA, and may face lawsuit 😬

stargazer-02 | stargazer-02

Commenter calls out OP's behavior, siding with husband's aunt. 😬

Mehitabel9 | Mehitabel9

Caught in a lie, OP faces consequences for cutting down tree 🌳

FileDoesntExist | FileDoesntExist

YTA for cutting down aunt's tree; try to make amends 🌳

Imaginary_Stick9982 | Imaginary_Stick9982

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and untrustworthy.

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Commenter calls out OP's father and suggests aunt sue for damages 💥

S0uth3y | S0uth3y

Tree trouble: Commenter deemed an A-hole for unauthorized tree removal.

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Cutting down a tree without permission? YTA and so is dad 😬

Butterscotch_Heat | Butterscotch_Heat

Homeowner said no, YTA for cutting down aunt's tree 🌳

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YTA: Removing the tree was your fault, prepare to face consequences 🌳😬

NickelPickle2018 | NickelPickle2018

Family feud over tree cutting - YTA for ignoring owner's wishes 🌳❌

IndependentIdeal5962 | IndependentIdeal5962

Disagreeing opinions: commenter thinks OP is YTA for cutting tree.

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A scathing comment calls out OP for enabling insane behavior 💥

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Entitled behavior earns OP a YTA verdict, no remorse shown. 😒

Dr_medulla | Dr_medulla

Renters receive YTA verdict for cutting down tree 🌳

Laniekea | Laniekea

Commenter criticizes OP's entitlement and praises consequences with 👏

Spirited_Sport_7798 | Spirited_Sport_7798

Commenter receives harsh YTA judgement for not standing up to their father.

embopbopbopdoowop | embopbopbopdoowop

Commenter calls out poster for destroying property, predicts consequences.

Bitter-Conflict-4089 | Bitter-Conflict-4089

Cutting down trees without permission? YTA and so is dad 🌳❌

Watawinner | Watawinner

🌳 YTA for cutting down aunt's tree without permission.

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Commenter calls out OP for allowing destruction of aunt's property 😠

pacazpac | pacazpac

Commenter accuses OP of vandalism and potential legal action.

11_paws | 11_paws

Commenter strongly disapproves cutting down aunt's tree, recommends eviction

RelativeExistence | RelativeExistence

Cutting down the tree was a costly mistake. YTA 😬🌳

bluesquirrel15 | bluesquirrel15

Sparking a family feud over an aunt's tree. YTA.

SDstartingOut | SDstartingOut

Commenter condemns OP and their dad for tree cutting incident

littleteacup1976 | littleteacup1976

Commenter accuses OP of entitlement for cutting down tree 🌲

EverElizabeth | EverElizabeth

Commenter calls out the OP and their father for cutting down tree without consent. Yikes 😬

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Commenter calls out OP's dad and urges them to stand up

exquisitehashbrowns | exquisitehashbrowns

Commenter accuses OP of being entitled and reckless 🤨

blueberryxxoo | blueberryxxoo

Commenter calls out entitlement with YTA judgment 👀

definitelynotfbi13 | definitelynotfbi13

🌳 Beware of tree law! Cutting down a tree can lead to legal troubles. YTA.

Kiryln | Kiryln

Commenter calls out OP's wrongdoing and adds criticism.

ladygreyowl13 | ladygreyowl13