Teenager Refuses to Pay 95% of His Paycheck as Rent to Stepdad

An 18-year-old young man finds himself in a heated conflict with his stepdad over rent payments. Having contributed to the household expenses since he was 16, the teenager is now being asked to pay 95% of his paycheck as rent. With tensions rising and his mother siding with his stepdad, the young man is left questioning if he’s in the wrong.

Turning 18 and Rent Demands

Financial Situation Explained

Contributing Since 16 ️

Helping with Bills and Food

Planning to Move Out

Rent Negotiations Begin ️

Stepdad’s Counteroffer

Dumb Logic and a Counterattack ‍♂️ ️

Standing Firm on 50%

Reasons for Not Paying 95% ⏳

Balancing School and Work

Mom’s Reaction

Questioning His Actions

Summary: Rent Battle with Stepdad

An 18-year-old is caught in a conflict with his stepdad over rent payments. Having contributed 45% of his paycheck to household expenses since he was 16, the teenager is now being asked to pay 95% of his paycheck as rent. He offers to pay 50% instead, but his stepdad refuses. With tensions rising and his mother siding with his stepdad, the young man wonders if he’s in the wrong. Share your thoughts and reactions below.

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OP’s stepdad is taking advantage of him financially

Teen refuses to pay 95% rent, suggests compromise. NTA

Teen refuses to pay stepdad rent, NTA. Unfair situation.

NTA! Don’t let them use you to pay for mom’s laziness

Don’t let them take advantage of you!

Standing up for yourself: Teenager refuses to pay exorbitant rent

Teenager stands up to stepdad’s unreasonable rent demand

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Teenager refuses to pay 95% of his paycheck as rent

Secretly moving out? NTA stands up to stepdad’s demands.

Protect your money! OP is NTA for refusing unfair rent.

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Teen refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent to stepdad

Parents shouldn’t charge rent to their children. NTA

Tips for finding resources and getting out of a tough situation

NTA refuses to pay rent to stepdad, suggests bargaining chip

Teenager overcharged for rent, needs to plan exit strategy. NTA

Sneaky plan to save money and move out

NTA, legally can’t charge rent to minors in US schools

Teen refuses to pay stepdad 95% of paycheck as rent

NTA – Negotiate for market cost of a room or move out

Teen pays rent at 16, gets advice to move out

Teenager refuses to pay unfair rent to stepdad, praised for maturity

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Teenager refuses to pay rent to stepdad, commenters side with him

Negotiating rent with stepdad, compromise suggested by commenter.

Escape the exploitation chain and find a home for yourself

Supportive comment advises getting out of weird living situation.

Stepdad’s unfair rent demand and criticism is unacceptable. NTA!

Escape the leeches! Find roommates and be free!

Escape the rent trap! NTA for refusing 95% rent.

Stepdad’s rent demands are moo-vingly unreasonable. #NTA

Explore your options and move out with confidence!

Consider getting a roommate to split the rent costs!

Teenager justified in not paying rent to stepdad

Stepdad demands 95% rent? NTA, get out ASAP

Teenager responsible but parent-taxed to death

Teen refuses to pay 95% rent to stepdad. NTA. Find alternatives.

Stepdad’s beard-shaving request raises questions in NTA comment section

Teen stands up to stepdad, internet cheers. NTA wins!

Teenager refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent to stepdad . Commenters suggest leaving ASAP

Don’t let stepdad take 95% of your paycheck! NTA.

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Don’t be an a**hole, act on your emotions wisely

18-year-old refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent

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Take control of your finances and protect your savings

Take control of your finances and your life!

Teen refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent to stepdad

Financial abuse at 16? NTA, leave and don’t look back

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Set a fair rent amount or save to move out.

Don’t let them trap you! Hold your ground and run

NTA. Teenager refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent.

Teenager refuses to pay excessive rent to stepdad. NTA.

Don’t let your stepdad take advantage of you! Find a roommate and move out now. NTA

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Don’t surrender your future for their poor planning You deserve better

Stepdad’s rent demand is outrageous, NTA for refusing ‍♂️

Advice for finding an apartment and standing up to stepdad. NTA.

NTA. Teenager being financially abused by stepdad. Replies share similar experiences.

Encouraging advice for a teenager struggling with high rent costs

Supportive comment, suggests alternative living arrangements with family

Teenager stands up to stepdad’s unfair rent demands

Teenager financially abused by stepdad, should move out ASAP. NTA

Teen refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent

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Teenager stands up against financial abuse by stepdad. NTA

Consider independence vs living with family. Is it worth it?

Teen stands up to stepdad, internet supports his decision

Protect yourself from financial abuse. Keep records and stay safe.

Crash with friends for a few months and avoid family drama

Mom supports teenager’s decision to not pay excessive rent.

Teen uses math to stand up to stepdad’s unfair rent

Escape the moochers! NTA, pay nothing and leave ASAP

Teen refuses to pay rent to stepdad. Commenters support his decision.

Stepdad overstepping boundaries? Teen stands up for himself.

Teen refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent to stepdad ‍♂️

Take control of your finances and move out ASAP!

Teenager refuses to pay 95% of his paycheck as rent

Negotiate your rent!

Is it time for this teenager to fly the nest?

Don’t be held hostage, move out! NTA but be free

Teenager stands up to stepdad and mom, internet supports him

Teen refuses to pay 95% of paycheck as rent. NTA wins!

Struggling to pay rent? Consider alternative options to save money

Take control of your life and move out ASAP! NTA