Man Locks Garage to Teach Freeloading Siblings a Lesson

We’ve all had that one family member who takes advantage of our kindness, right? Well, one man decided enough was enough when his brother-in-law and sister kept using his garage without asking for permission. After letting them live in his house for two years, they continued to treat his property as their own, even after moving out. So, he took matters into his own hands and locked the garage. But was it the right move?

The Generous Offer

Time to Move On ⏰

The Garage Takeover

Unannounced Visits

Taking Action

Family or Not?

Texting the Truth

Their Response

Summary

Drawing the Line with Family

So, our homeowner decided to take a stand against his freeloading siblings, locking the garage and demanding some basic courtesy. While they apologized and promised to remove their belongings once they move into their own house, it’s clear that some boundaries needed to be set. But what do you think? Was he right to lock the garage, or should family be given more leeway? Share your thoughts!

NTA locks garage to teach mooching siblings a lesson

Take it or leave it: NTA gives siblings ultimatum

NTA. Tough love is necessary sometimes

Set boundaries and charge for storage. NTA

Commenter questions living arrangement, OP clarifies with reasonable explanation.

OP’s healthy boundary setting was not communicated directly, leading to misunderstanding.

Respect your boundaries even with family

Take back control of your space and set boundaries. NTA

Setting boundaries with siblings over garage use. Not the a**hole.

OP is NTA but could have communicated better

Take back control of your space and show them who’s boss

Respect boundaries. NTA. Offer alternative storage.

Setting boundaries: A healthy choice

Set boundaries with kindness and give them a moving deadline

Ungrateful siblings deserve consequences for taking advantage of generosity.

Sibling drama, ESH but the OP has a point

Asserting authority at home. NTA wins the day.

Setting clear boundaries is key in family dynamics

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA for reclaiming space

Manners matter, even in family. Agree or disagree?

Respect is key, even among family. NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries with family is important.

Establishing boundaries with freeloading siblings. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family is important.

Protecting your property is more important than guilt-tripping siblings.

Legal advice for evicting siblings from garage. ESH.

Stand your ground and don’t let them take advantage

Sibling freeloading leads to entitled, ungrateful behavior. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary

Take back control of your space

Setting boundaries is important. Don’t let freeloaders take advantage.

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA for enforcing them.

Setting boundaries is key to avoiding conflicts

Storage locker: the solution to sibling freeloading?

Establishing boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary. NTA

NTA. Teaching boundaries to entitled siblings

Charge for storage or suggest a unit? NTA wins.

Setting boundaries is important. Good for you!

Standing up to freeloading siblings. NTA

NTA: You’re immune from being an a**hole to freeloading siblings

Sibling freeloading for 2 years? NTA, lock that garage

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but NTA

Sibling drama ends with a justified NTA verdict

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA for enforcing them.

Stand your ground! NTA for teaching them a lesson.

Setting boundaries is important

Taking advantage? Get your own garage or rent a locker!

Sharing a personal story about tool theft and ownership

Why did the siblings think they could freeload?

Satisfying revenge suggestion for entitled siblings

Take control of your space, NTA

One commenter suggests a drastic solution to freeloading siblings

Sibling freeloading? NTA and relatable!

Setting boundaries with entitled family members. NTA

Commenter supports OP’s decision to teach freeloading siblings a lesson.

Don’t mess with this garage owner. NTA

Boundaries are important. Don’t let family take advantage of you

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary. NTA

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Satisfying revenge plan for freeloading siblings

Generous move not appreciated by freeloading siblings. NTA

Respect is key, even with family. NTA for setting boundaries

Ungrateful siblings use garage without paying rent. NTA.

Sibling hoarding is a real problem. NTA for taking action

Setting boundaries with entitled siblings

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA for doing so

Not the a**hole, but what did the siblings do?

Standing up for yourself: NTA teaches siblings a lesson

Sibling drama ends with a clear NTA verdict

Respect the garage, respect the owner. #NTA

Take control of your space! NTA gives ultimatum

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for locking the garage.

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary

Set a deadline for siblings to remove stuff from garage

Navigating the tricky terrain of helping family and friends

Setting boundaries is important, even with family members