Imagine inheriting some money and deciding to invest it in rental properties, only to have your own family take advantage of your kindness. That’s exactly what happened to a 52-year-old woman who decided to rent one of her apartments to her cousin. After years of dealing with their shenanigans, she finally put her foot down and enforced a strict No-Family Policy. But when another cousin came knocking, the drama only escalated.
The Beginning of a Family Affair
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Hard Times and Leniency
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The Sob Stories Begin
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The Truth Comes Out ️♀️
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Social Media Slip-up
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Flying Monkeys Attack
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No-Family Policy Enforced
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Another Cousin Comes Knocking
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Family Drama Continues
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Family Feud Over No-Family Policy
This landlord’s patience was tested to the limit when her cousin took advantage of her kindness, leading to the enforcement of a strict No-Family Policy. But when another cousin came knocking, the drama only escalated. The woman stood her ground, but now faces backlash from her family, who claim they shouldn’t be punished for the actions of others. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
NTA policy justified; mom’s reaction proves entitlement. Don’t give in!

Setting boundaries with family in business, NTA handled it well

NTA advises against doing business with family to avoid conflicts

Landlord defends no-family policy, calls out meddling parent.

Setting boundaries with family in business is key

NTA for avoiding family business

Landlording can be tough, even tougher with family as tenants

Setting boundaries after being hurt. NTA

Learning from burn: NTA. Contact leech who made you.

Setting tenant criteria is fair. NTA for enforcing it

Setting boundaries is important, NTA. Let it go

No family, no problem! NTA says stick to policy

Avoiding family business to prevent drama. NTA wins.

Smart no-family policy for renting. Business is business

Debate over property ownership and ethics gets heated

Family vs. business? NTA sets boundaries and sparks feud

Family business? NTA says never mix with family!

NTA implements no-family policy, suggests lying to avoid conflict

Three wise rules of life. NTA. Family drama ensues.

Keep your no-family policy for a drama-free life!

Family can emotionally manipulate, NTA for setting boundaries

Property rules over family drama. NTA wins the day!

Commenter calls out landlords for withholding shelter for profit

Support for no-family policy, mother’s attitude proves point

Setting boundaries with family as a landlord. NTA

Setting boundaries with family to avoid money issues

Property, rules, and no family policy. NTA wins

Landlord agrees with woman’s no-family policy to avoid guilt-tripping

No family policy causes family feud, NTA prevails

Fair market rates don’t disadvantage tenant, no family policy justified

Expert advice for managing rental properties like a pro!

NTA: Business and family don’t mix

Construction industry worker warns against doing business with family ❌

Avoiding family business is key to avoid family drama

Family and finances don’t mix

Setting boundaries with family . NTA stands their ground.

Setting boundaries is important, NTA for enforcing them

Setting boundaries with family in business and money matters

Landlord accused of being too lenient with lying tenants ♂️

Avoid family drama, hide assets with an LLC. NTA

Sensible no-family policy after being let down by cousin
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No family, no problems. NTA shuts down entitled relatives.

Family feud over no-family policy. YTA or NTA?

Commenter’s strong sentiment towards landlords sparks controversy.

Renting to family at a discount? ESH says commenter.
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NTA! Keeping family and business separate

Short and sweet – commenter is not the a**hole!

Setting boundaries without guilt

Clear-cut NTA comment needs no explanation

NTA! Valid reasons, entitled cousin. Ignore the drama-loving relatives.
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Short and sweet: NTA says goodbye

Suggestion for a family lease to keep the peace

NTA’s advice on lending money sparks agreement

NTA. Wise advice for avoiding family drama in business

NAH, but mom and previous cousins are the a-holes

Mom approves of no-family policy, sparks discussion on boundaries

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Protecting oneself is not punishment. NTA

Setting boundaries with family can be tough.

Sticking to her no-family policy, this commenter gives solid advice
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Family business? Stick to your policy to avoid drama

Savage reply shuts down family feud over no-family policy

Smart landlord rule: hire a manager, avoid family drama

Setting boundaries with family as a landlord. NTA

Setting boundaries with family as a landlord
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Stick to your no-family policy and don’t be fooled twice ♀️

Money and family don’t mix, especially with cousins

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but NTA here

Commenter defends woman’s no-family policy with proverb.

Commenter questions family’s financial status with monkey reference

NTA’s no-family policy gets support from commenter

Stand your ground! NTA.

Setting boundaries with family when renting

NTA prioritizes finances over entitled family opinions
