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Vacation Home Drama: A Tale of Family, Friends, and a ‘Controlling Gatekeeper’

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Ever been caught in a tug-of-war over a shared property? Then this story is for you! Meet our storyteller, a 31-year-old woman who found herself in a whirlwind of drama after renovating her husband’s vacation home. Her husband, Chris, was all too generous, allowing friends and family to use the property freely. But with the house now revamped and the rules changed, not everyone’s happy. Let’s dive into the story…

The Backstory: Love, Homes, and Renovations

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The Vacation Home: A Free-for-All Paradise ️

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The Renovation: A New Dawn, New Rules ️

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The Aftermath: Not Everyone’s Happy

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The Conflict: Accusations of Gatekeeping

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The Standoff: Security Deposit Rejected

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The Dilemma: Is She the Bad Guy? ‍♀️

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The Afterthought: Banned List and Damage Control

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Renovation Drama: A Family Feud Over a Vacation Home

In a tale that’s part home makeover, part family drama, our storyteller finds herself in the hot seat after renovating her husband’s vacation home. Once a free-for-all spot for friends and family, the revamped property now has a set of rules that not everyone’s thrilled about. Accusations of ‘gatekeeping’ fly, security deposits are rejected, and the question arises – is she the bad guy for wanting to protect her investment? Let’s see what the internet thinks about this sticky situation… ️‍♀️

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NTA. Friends and family need to respect your property boundaries

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Mother-in-law defends entitled brother-in-law’s property destruction. NTA!

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NTA, but Chris takes charge of managing his family

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NTA, but what kind of damage? Pissing on floor? Burning firewood in oven?

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NTA: Freeloaders destroy vacation home, should buy their own property

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NTA: Setting boundaries and protecting your home from entitled guests

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NTA. Husband’s lack of support is causing unnecessary drama. Stand up!

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NTA. Your husband agreed to the arrangement. Family drama avoided!

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NTA. Your husband needs to support you in this.

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NTA. Drama-filled vacation with family and friends ‍♂️

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Previous damages include trash, broken window, and soiled bed.

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NTA: Borrowers destroy house, demand acceptance. Set boundaries and consequences.

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NTA. Set boundaries and protect your vacation home from damage!

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Husband needs to set boundaries with disrespectful guests.

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NTA! Suggested safety deposit or pay more for own spot

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NTA. Family thinks they can decide? You’re the owner!

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NTA: Hilarious entitlement backfires! Trash a vacation home, lose access!

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NTA. You have the power to say no. His entitled family.

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NTA: Accidental or not, they found it amusing to destroy property

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NTA: Sharing a home means taking care of it together!

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Setting boundaries: Taking control of your own happiness! ✨

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NTA- You’ve worked hard on your house, they’re being entitled.

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NTA, protect your financial asset and set clear boundaries.

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NTA. $500 won’t cover the damage? In-laws don’t care

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NTA. Husband’s family taking advantage. Protect your property and future.

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Protecting your investment: Find a compromise to maintain house rules ✨

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Family defends 26yr old’s destructive behavior, husband’s past actions justify?

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NTA, protect your property with a legal contract.

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Be a gracious host, but set some boundaries and expectations.

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NTA. Protect your vacation home from disrespectful guests.

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NTA. Creative solution for rental rules and avoiding conflict!

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Respect for property is key. Protect your vacation home!

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NTA…Fairness in vacation home ownership. Not saying no to all relatives.

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NTA. Husband outgrows party house, little brother needs own place.

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NTA for denying vacation request; trustworthiness disqualified by comments.

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Don’t let them bully you! Stand your ground and communicate

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NTA: Protect your home!

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knitlikeaboss | knitlikeaboss

Curious about the damage and why it’s considered normal?

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NTA. People trashing others’ houses? Unbelievable!

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JessicaT1842 | JessicaT1842

NTA. Gatekeeping your house is fair, but judge fairly on cleanliness.

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Investing in your future: NTA for protecting your vacation home!

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NTA. Turn the tables and watch their tone change!

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NTA. Your house, your rules. Let them die mad about it

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NTA, but hubby should handle family. You’re the boss now!

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Take charge of your vacation home with a solid contract ✍️

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No entitlement to vacation home usage!

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NTA- You’re not wrong for renovating your house, they’re entitled

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NTA. Entitled people trashing your vacation home? Time to enforce boundaries!

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Generous owner sets boundaries: NTA, but WTF? ‍♀️

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NTA: No excuse for property damage. Protect your investment!

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NTA. Let them stay home and destroy their *own* stuff! ‍♂️

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Asserting ownership and boundaries with a fiery declaration

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Supportive spouse: he’s totally on board with banning them.

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Party-goers upset their ‘party house’ is gone. Poor babies.

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Engaging comment: NTA. Give them one last chance with deposit & rules. ✨

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Endless surprises and stolen items force us to rent our house

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NTA: Take control of your joint investment and charge them!

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