Siblings at War: Who’s Responsible for the Damage?

Moving in with family can be a blessing, but sometimes it can lead to unexpected drama. One man found himself in a sticky situation after moving in with his brother and fiancée to get his life back on track. Struggling to find a job and pay bills, he was grateful for their support. But when an unexpected $700 bill for damages caused by their dogs came up, things took a turn for the worse.

A Fresh Start

Job Hunt Struggles

Finally, a Job!

Rent Trouble

Open Communication ️

The Damage Revealed ️

Pre-Existing Damage

Taking a Stand ✊

Fiancée Fights Back

Standing Firm

Debt to Mom, Not Her ‍♂️

The Verdict: ‘You’re Out’

Familial Fallout: Was He Right to Refuse? ‍♂️

After finding out about the $700 bill for damages caused by his brother’s fiancée’s dogs, our protagonist refused to pay his share, arguing that he wasn’t responsible for the damage. The fiancée insisted he pay up, taunting him about needing his mother’s help to cover rent and threatening to kick him out. He stood his ground, reminding her that his debt was to his mother, not her. In the end, she made the decision to kick him out. Was he right to refuse to pay for damages he didn’t cause? Let’s dive into the internet’s thoughts on this intense family drama.

NTA. Op is not responsible for the dogs’ damage.

NTA, but show your appreciation for your great mom

Commenter advises to not pay for damages, calls fiancé a B.

New job, new responsibilities. Split rent, not pet damages. NTA

Commenter not at fault, but may need to find new place

NTA. You’re a sublet and not responsible for pre-existing damage. Do your research.

Know your tenant rights: 30-day notice required even without lease

Sibling drama over dog damage, but commenter finds humor

Don’t let the dogs’ damage drive you out NTA!

Family feud over $700 rent, NTA suggests alienation and responsibility.

Standing up to entitled siblings and cutting them off.

Commenter not responsible for damage, but may need new home

Sibling refuses to take responsibility for sister’s debts. NTA.

Know your rights as a tenant and protect yourself legally

Sibling drama: Brother’s fiance plays the bad guy. ‍♂️

No money, no problem. NTA holds their ground.

Commenter applauds NTA and offers praise.

Tenant stands up to entitled siblings and wins

Sibling demands money, OP NTA, wishes for best.

Skeptical of sibling’s sudden need for money. NTA, find alternatives.

Don’t let family guilt you into a lose/lose situation.

Sibling’s request for payment for pre-existing dog damage is unfair. NTA.

ESH, but OP should move out and get their own place.

Fiance’s sneaky plan backfires, dogs neglected. NTA wins.

Don’t let your brother’s fiancée take advantage of you

No a-hole here, and legal action is an option

Sibling drama: commenter sides with OP, calls out brother’s behavior.

Taking a stand against entitled siblings. You go, NTA!

NTA stands up for themselves against future SIL’s unreasonable demands ‍♀️

Commenter receives NTA but faces consequences for kicking siblings out.

Tenant’s rights and judgment of NTA for eviction dispute.

Commenter calls out SIL’s behavior with strong language

Sibling drama and name-calling. No love lost here.

Sibling demands money, OP NTA, wishes for best.

Commenter advises to move out ASAP and calls out extortion

Ungrateful siblings? NTA for not paying for their BS

Commenter defends OP and calls out brother’s behavior.

Sibling conflict resolved with a NTA verdict

Dog drama: Commenter clears their name with NTA verdict

Supportive comment, wishing for a speedy recovery.

OP seeks judgement on sibling conflict in AITA subreddit

Supportive comment, no replies yet.

Sibling landlord sets up lose/lose situation for tenant. NTA.

Brother’s fiancée is a huge a**hole and it’s not your responsibility

Supportive comment, wishing for a speedy recovery.

Sibling conflict over housing and financial support.

Know your rights! Don’t let anyone kick you out

Respectful NTA acknowledges property rights, but eviction is harsh

Fiancée kicks out sibling, NTA for damage. Drama ensues.

OP’s brother and fiancé are AH for damage caused by dogs

Sibling drama: Is the sister trying to kick them out?

Dog owner expects sibling to pay for damages? NTA wins.

Equal payment means equal responsibility. Time to move out!

Sibling demands payment for pre-move-in electric bill. NTA wins

Unhappy engagement? Tell us more!

Escape the toxicity! NTA deserves better

Sibling drama: Is OP being kicked out? NTA wins.

Sibling drama! Brother needs to grow a spine.

Don’t take the blame for someone else’s dog’s damage!

Sibling rivalry gets heated over property damage. NTA stands firm.

Don’t pay for their dogs’ damage. NTA

When family drama gets too real…

NTA. They should take responsibility for their dogs’ damage.

Move out and let them handle the rent themselves.

Unfair to pay for damages caused by THEIR dogs

Sibling’s fiancé charges for everything, OP not responsible for damage ‍♀️

Sibling drama escalates with fiery comment

Sibling’s dog causing damage, brother needs to take responsibility

Don’t let them leech off you. NTA, find new place

Pets caused damage before OP, NTA, good luck finding home.

Sibling’s dog misbehaves, but NTA shouldn’t pay. Emotional abuse noted.