Woman’s Stepdad Takes Her Door Off the Hinges: Find Out Why!

Imagine living with your family, only to have your privacy completely invaded. That’s what happened to a 21-year-old woman who temporarily moved in with her mom, stepdad, and siblings. After experiencing issues with her step-relatives and having her belongings tampered with, she decided to install a lock on her door. But her stepdad had other plans…

Living Arrangements and Rent

Privacy Issues and Missing Items

The Knocking Problem

Installing a Lock

Ignoring Stepdad’s Demands

Offering a Peace Offering

The Missing Door

Stepdad’s Explanation

No Privacy

Sleeping in the Office

Considering Leaving

Packing Up

Brother’s Reaction

Signs of Intrusion

Update: At Boyfriend’s Place

Stepdad’s Extreme Reaction to Lock Dispute

After installing a lock on her door to protect her privacy, this woman’s stepdad took matters into his own hands by removing her door entirely! Now with no privacy, she’s considering leaving the house and not paying rent for June. Her brother called her an arsehole for not helping out, but she’s had enough of the disrespect. She’s now at her boyfriend’s place, and her mom and stepdad are begging her to come back. Will she return?

Paying tenants deserve doors and respect. Get out of there!

Paying rent deserves privacy and respect. Stepdad’s power move backfired.

Deserve privacy? NTA. Stepdad took door off hinges. Tenant advice.

Stepdad removes door, woman seeks privacy. NTA, stepdad’s f***ed.

Stepdad removes door, stepchild leaves with a sassy comeback

Tenant’s stepdad takes off her door, she installs a lock. NTA.

Stepdad takes door off hinges, but renter is NTA and entitled to privacy. Commenters eagerly await stepdad’s comeuppance.

Stand your ground! Your privacy is non-negotiable.

NTA for putting a lock on your door. Consider leaving without notice.

Take pictures of the doorframe and door as evidence. NTA.

Toxic family dynamic? Daughter covers expenses, stepdad takes door off.

Stand up for yourself with a sassy wave

Standing up for bodily privacy. NTA. ‍♀️ ‍♂️

Woman’s stepdad takes her door off hinges, but commenters say she’s NTA and could potentially sue for constructive eviction.

Stepdad takes door off hinges, commenter says NTA for rent dispute

Tenant charged £400/mo for a room without basic decency and privacy. NTA

Don’t waste your time on disrespectful stepdad. NTA

Standing up for yourself and your privacy, NTA!

Escape while you can!

Respect and privacy matter! NTA for leaving without hesitation

Don’t tolerate violation of your privacy and dignity. GTFO ASAP!

Privacy is important for adults paying rent. Lack of locks=creepy

Glad you’re leaving! Stepdad sucks. NTA.

Stepdad’s behavior is creepy and concerning. NTA for feeling violated

Stepdad steals privacy and security, not the one lacking respect. NTA

Respect and privacy are important, even if you pay rent

21 y/o woman’s stepdad takes her door off hinges. NTA.

Sibling support? Not so much. NTA, update us later!

Stepdad takes her door off hinges, commenters agree she’s NTA.

Creative revenge ideas for a doorless room.

Stepdad takes away door, commenters call out creepy behavior.

Privacy is a basic expectation. NTA for wanting it

Stepdad takes door off hinges, commenter says NTA and suggests step-siblings pay rent

Respect is key. NTA for leaving after such disrespect.

Paying rent but no privacy? NTA for wanting a lock

Not the a**hole for being outraged about the door incident.

Getting out of that situation is the right call.

Stepdad takes door off hinges, commenters suggest ultimatum or leaving.

Removing a woman’s door is veering into bad territory. NTA.

Not the a**hole for leaving, but why isn’t your mom helping?

No privacy? No problem! ‍♀️ NTA, get out ASAP.

Redditors want an update on why OP is NTA

Tenant stands up to landlord, offers alternative solution.

Stepdad takes door off hinges, commenters agree he’s the a-hole

Curiosity piqued! What happened next?

Tenant disrespected stepdad, gets door removed. Sh*t show incoming

Stepdad removes door after rent dispute. NTA stands her ground.

Commenter faces consequences after stepdad takes her door down

Respect tenant rights! NTA for leaving.

NTA. Stand up for your rights and leave toxic environments.

Stepdad takes door off hinges, commenter says don’t give penny

No door means no privacy for getting dressed. NTA!

Stand up for your rights and privacy! ️

Stepdad learns a costly lesson after removing daughter’s door

Get out now! ‍♀️ Your stepdad’s behavior will escalate. NTA.