Couple Refuses to Let Mother-in-Law Stay in Her Own House While Paying Full Rent

Imagine moving into your partner’s family home and then being asked to pay full rent while the family still expects to have access to the house. That’s the situation one couple found themselves in, leading to a heated debate with their mother-in-law. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story and see if you think they were in the right or not.

A Misleading Title

Moving In with Mama’s Boy

Living Rent-Free

Family Visits Galore

The Rent Dilemma

MIL’s Unexpected Request

The Issue Arises

Setting Boundaries

MIL’s Shocked Reaction

The One Month Notice ⏰

Finding a New Home

MIL’s Change of Heart ❤️

Building Their Own House

Friends’ Reactions

The Debate Begins

The Final Verdict: Disrespect or Fairness?

So, were the couple disrespectful for wanting to be treated like standard tenants if they paid full rent, or were they simply standing up for themselves? The internet is divided, with some siding with the couple and others accusing them of being ungrateful. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments! ️

MIL wants to stay in her own house while renting it out? NTA for refusing.

NTA. Fiancé handled it well. Get better friends with brains

Paying full rent to be a house guest? #NTA

Engaging comment and reply thread on fair rent and control.

Mother-in-law’s idea to pay rent to stay in own house is ridiculous. NTA.

Couple lived rent-free for 2 years after MIL changed her mind. NTA.

Sharing a house with MIL and paying full rent? NTA.

Mother-in-law pays rent but wants to stay? NTA says comment.

NTA for being a tenant, but should have shown more gratitude

Tenant paying market rent has the right to privacy

Living with in-laws and paying rent can lead to resentment

Renting a house gives legal control, NTA for decision

Renters’ rights championed in NTA comment

Commenter defends couple’s right to tenants’ rights.

Commenter suggests underlying issues causing friend’s outburst

Paying full rent makes it your house. NTA

Mother-in-law let couple stay rent-free for 4 years, now balks at reduced rent and more personal space. Commenters discuss approach and past gift.

Taking ownership of your rented house and its guests

Agreement with NTA comment, short and sweet.

Renting from family/friends can lead to sticky situations ‍♀️

NTA for demanding privacy and fair rent for the whole house

Avoid living with family without a contract to prevent conflicts

Avoid landlord MIL, move out to prevent family animosity

NTA. Paying full rent means it’s YOUR house

Negotiations were fair and respectful. Communication is key. ✌️

Full rent, full control. NTA for setting boundaries

Taking control of your own life and living without strings attached

Friend’s reaction to NTA comment is ridiculous

Being a landlord comes with responsibilities

Mother-in-law charging rent but wants full access? Not cool

It’s better to make a clean break and avoid family drama

Wishing them luck in their adventure

MIL wants to stay in her own house while paying rent? NTA

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation

Paying full rent means full rights too. #NTA

Fair compromise for MIL’s house. NTA

Friend gets roasted for taking mother-in-law’s side

Mother-in-law wants cake and eat it too, NTA suggests move out

Find a decent landlord somewhere else.

Family deals should be a win-win, paying market rate isn’t

Mother-in-law charged full rent but refused to treat tenants fairly

Renting from family? NTA, friends’ opinions irrelevant

Tenant stands up for their rights and finds new home

Stand your ground, charge market rent, follow market rules. NTA

Fair point, NTA. Family or not, standard tenancy rules apply.

Commenter defends couple’s decision with ‘NTA. She can’t have it both ways.’

Family business gone wrong. NTA for setting boundaries

Friend needs a reality check, commenter says NTA

Family member not paying full rent, NTA calls out entitlement

MIL demands free stay, couple moves out. NTA wins

Moving out is the best solution. MIL was being unreasonable

Setting boundaries and moving out – NTA

Paying full rent for a house means full ownership rights

Commenter defends couple’s decision with NTA verdict

Commenter supports couple’s decision with confident NTA.

Asserting tenant rights against entitled MIL. Friends need to back off.

Mother-in-law demands rent but won’t let you live in peace? NTA

Family favor turned business. NTA for insisting on fairness

Fairness in rent means full tenant privileges. NTA

Commenter defends couple’s decision, declares them NTA

Renting a house doesn’t entitle access, NTA for moving out

Privacy violation. NTA for not letting mother-in-law stay.

Commenter advises finding new rental due to potential disaster.

NTA suggests a simple solution, already resolved in replies

NTA. 100%. Short and sweet judgment.

NTA, but renting from a friend can lead to complications

Renting means no control over who stays, NTA, move out

Fair rent proposal, NTA. Don’t let MIL take advantage

Tenant refuses to let mother-in-law stay in own house. NTA.

Commenter thinks $1200 rent for a room is steep. NTA.

Mother-in-law wants special treatment, commenter says NTA

Friend needs a reality check. MIL can’t have it all. NTA

Commenter finds situation hilarious, deems OP NTA.

Unfair rent and treatment, NTA advises to move out

Asserting ownership and boundaries with MIL over rented property.

Rent drama with mother-in-law, NTA suggests cutting ties

MIL’s ridiculous request makes NTA in this situation

Commenter believes person is not the a**hole.

Tenant sets boundaries with parents over unexpected visits

Mom can’t have her cake and eat it too.

NTA. Request for control over own home is reasonable

Family or tenants? NTA for setting boundaries and expectations.

Fairness in renting to family members, NTA wins the day