Mother-in-Law Demands a Cut from House Sale Profits: Ungrateful or Unreasonable?

Who doesn’t love a good family drama, right? Especially when it involves a mother-in-law, a house, and a whole lot of money. Our tale begins with a generous wedding gift from a seemingly eccentric mother-in-law to her newlywed son and daughter-in-law. Little did they know, this gift came with some unexpected strings attached.

The Generous Gift

The Perfect Fixer-Upper ️

Time to Cash In

The Unexpected Accusation

The Big Argument

The Lingering Grudge

A Gift That Keeps on Giving… Trouble!

In a twist of events, a generous wedding gift from a mother-in-law turned into a financial feud that’s still brewing years later. After receiving a down payment for their first home as a gift, our homeowners found themselves in the crosshairs when they decided to sell the house. The mother-in-law believed she was entitled to a cut from the sale, leading to a heated argument and a lingering grudge. Now, the question remains: Were they ungrateful or was she unreasonable? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

NTA. A gift is a gift, not a debt.

Gifted house, no refund. NTA.

NTA. MIL offered a gift, but she’s never satisfied.

Navigating a narcissistic mother-in-law: setting boundaries and managing guilt trips

Generous parents vs. outrageous MIL: Who’s the real winner?

NTA – A gift without strings attached

NTA. MIL’s gift, not a loan. Protect her from legal trouble.

NTA. Ungrateful mother-in-law demands cut from house sale profits. Toxic situation.

Commenter warns about the permanence of original unedited posts.

Creative solution to MIL’s demand sparks financial debate.

Mother-in-law demands cut from house sale: Was it a gift?

Moving away from an entitled mother-in-law, NTA!

NTA. MIL has no expectation of reimbursement for a gift

MIL demands cut from house sale – NTA, shady business!

Wedding gift turned investment? MIL demands cut. Unreasonable or ungrateful?

MIL demands house sale profits, but NTA. She’s out of line.

MIL demands repayment years later, NTA for refusing.

NTA – A gift is a gift! Push back with legal documentation.

“NTA, demanding a cut from a gift? That’s just ungrateful!”

NTA. Mother-in-law demands cut from house sale: Unreasonable entitlement

NTA for not caring about MIL’s friends. Congrats on new house!

NTA- Stop caring about drama and crappy people. Feel better

NTA. Mortgage company required a letter stating it was a gift.

NTA and escaping from your MIL? Good riddance!

No strings attached: A gift is a gift!

Generous gesture or enabling entitlement?

Gifted house, no strings attached. NTA, end of story!

Mother-in-law’s demand for cut: Ungrateful or unreasonable? NTA explains.

Setting boundaries with the mother-in-law: none of their business

Demanding 15% of house sale? Unreasonable! NTA, still SMH

Mother-in-Law demands payout for wedding gift. NTA stands firm.

Mother-in-law demands cut from house sale: NTA calls her out!

Escaping a narcissistic mother-in-law’s control

Ungrateful mother-in-law demands cut from house sale: Ridiculous or entitled?

Setting boundaries with your MIL after an unwanted financial gift.

Gift or greed? MIL’s demand sparks debate.

Protect yourself from a narcissistic MIL. Keep her in the dark. NTA

NTA. Mother-in-law should have drawn up a contract for co-ownership.

Mother-in-Law demands cut from house sale profits: Ungrateful or unreasonable?

Mother-in-law drama: NTA, but is she lying or just crazy?

Parents gave money for down payment, MIL has no claim. NTA

Dealing with a demanding mother-in-law who expects something in return

Mother-in-Law’s unreasonable demand sparks debate. NTA for refusing.

Generous gift, grateful response. Who’s in the wrong?

Mother-in-Law demands a cut from house sale profits: Is she being greedy?

Cut her off! No need to deal with her toxic behavior

MIL demands cut from house sale, but you’re NTA. Let her lie and trip over herself eventually.

Giving a gift doesn’t entitle you to future profits.

NTA: Stand your ground and explain your side. Money as gift.

Not the a**hole. Share your thoughts on demanding in-laws!

Mother-in-Law demands cut from house sale: Ungrateful or Unreasonable?

Mother-in-Law demands a cut from house sale: Ungrateful or Unreasonable?

Cutting ties and sending a therapy bill to entitled mother-in-law.

NTA. Mother-in-law demands cut from house sale profits, but you don’t owe her anything. Cut them out of your lives

Ungrateful or Unreasonable? NTA, it was a gift, enough said ✨

Ungrateful mother-in-law demands cut from house sale. NTA!

MIL wants a cut from house sale. NTA, no ownership.

Refusing gifts and driving a narcissist mother-in-law bananas

Gifts with strings attached: Dealing with ungrateful in-laws

Generous gift sparks debate: NTA for refusing mother-in-law’s demands?

NTA, obviously. What a lunatic.

Mother-in-Law demands a cut from house sale profits? NTA!

Ungrateful or Unreasonable? NTA shuts down demanding mother-in-law.

Dealing with a narcissistic mother-in-law, don’t let it affect you! ‍♀️

NTA: Bold response to demanding mother-in-law.

NTA: Gifts should come without strings attached. MIL is TA.

Mother-in-law demands cut from house sale, friend overreacts. NTA!

Forcing the 15% back with a sweet message NTA

NTA: A gift is a gift, no strings attached

MIL demands cut from house sale: NTA, beware her entitlement

NTA: Mother-in-law demanding cut sounds like a narcissist.

NTA, crazy strings attached. Decline her future “help” offers.

Mother-in-law demands cut from house sale: Unreasonable or ungrateful?

Mother-in-Law wants a cut from house sale. NTA shuts her down.

Curious if MIL’s money was a gift or a loan?

NTA. MIL’s friend called to rant? Unbelievable! Stay strong

Mother-in-law wants cut from house sale, but it was a gift. NTA!

Legal implications of mother-in-law demanding a cut from house sale

Family and money: a recipe for disaster. NTA

Ungrateful MIL demands gift back, ignore her and move on.

Wedding gift drama: NTA! Some people just don’t get it.

Friends full of too? Nah, she’s not the a**hole.