Homeowner refuses to pay ex-boyfriend back his portion of the mortgage after they broke up, claims it was basically rent: ‘You don’t get rent back when you move out’

Imagine you are living with your partner in the house they own. You don’t pay them rent, but you do contribute to the mortgage and the monthly payments that come with living in a house. Then, a few years into the relationship, you decide to break up and part ways. Should the money you put …
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Woman changes locks while boyfriend is out of town after he secretly gives his sister a key to her house: ‘I came home to find her in my kitchen cooking dinner’

Boundaries are the backbone of any healthy relationship, but what happens when your boyfriend hands out spare keys like party favors? This 32-year-old woman thought she had a pretty good setup with her boyfriend. He moved into her house, paid half the utilities, and life was fine… until his sister got involved.

HOA fine couple for having two chairs on their porch, but there is no rule against having an “obnoxious” 7-foot inflatable lawn decoration: ‘[It] resulted in a rules change’

Oh, HOAs. Mostly hated, rarely loved. They were created to help keep neighborhoods looking nice and have a community living in peace. However, it has turned into a monster many times over all due to the entitlement and greed of the board members. It’s like, once you run an HOA you have the power to …
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Ex-husband demands $5000 from sale of their former home, ex-wife refuses to sell to a landlord: ‘He knows full well how I feel about landlords buying up starter homes’

If it’s her home now, then does he get any say in how she sells it? When something is yours, you get to decide what to do with it. At least hopefully. Let’s say you save up for months to buy a new bike. You’re so excited about it, and you can’t wait to ride …
Seguir leyendo Ex-husband demands $5000 from sale of their former home, ex-wife refuses to sell to a landlord: ‘He knows full well how I feel about landlords buying up starter homes’

22-year-old brother asks 27-year-old homeowner sister to stay at her place, she agrees only if he pays rent, he refuses: ‘You’re trying to profit off your own brother’

When you ask someone for a favor, and they accept with a few conditions, maybe you shouldn’t insult them and their entire family if you don’t like said conditions. By all means, no one is forcing you to agree, but at the end of the day, they are doing you a favor, they are agreeing …
Seguir leyendo 22-year-old brother asks 27-year-old homeowner sister to stay at her place, she agrees only if he pays rent, he refuses: ‘You’re trying to profit off your own brother’

Entitled sister-in-law tells woman she doesn’t ‘deserve’ the new home she and her husband purchased because he is the breadwinner, sparking a family rift: ‘[Husband] was livid’

When you get into a serious relationship, it’s more than likely that you will eventually live together. Whether that means renting a rent-stabilized unit in New York City for the rest of your lives or packing up to the suburbs and living a picture-esque life in a $500k home, that’s up to you. Something to …
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Woman builds dream home, mother-in-law finds it childish and secretly hire painters to repaint entire house while she’s on vacation: ‘[Lawyer] said I 100% have legal grounds to sue’

Owning your own home is a huge milestone, especially in today’s chaotic housing market. Buyers are often forced to make split-second decisions to lock something down before it’s off the market, and homes in some cities sell in under 24 hours. But it’s a big decision, and it can be hard to find your dream …
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Dog parents get the laugh of a lifetime when local dingdong ditchers bite off more than they can chew and meet their dog: ‘It was so freaking funny!’

There are many perks that come with being a dog parent. For one, you now have a best friend for the rest of their life. A dog’s love and loyalty is unwavering and you will never experience anything like it. Congrats! Plus, they are empathetic and playful, so they tend to make great emotional support …
Seguir leyendo Dog parents get the laugh of a lifetime when local dingdong ditchers bite off more than they can chew and meet their dog: ‘It was so freaking funny!’

Married couple wins the lottery and wife assumes she’ll be able to quit her job, husband threatens her with divorce after she refuses to split winnings equally: ‘[She] started accusing me of being a gold digger’

Winning the lottery is, well, like winning the lottery! See what I did there? One lucky scratch-off or choice of numbers can be your ticket to financial success. If you came into a large sum of money, what do you think you’d do with it? Would you tell anyone or keep it all to yourself? …
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Grandma sneakily puts 27-year-old granddaughter’s home in her name but refuses to make her half of the payments, granddaughter sneakily removes Gran’s name years later: ‘[She] does any and everything in her power to keep you down’

Becoming a homeowner in your 20s is a feat. With the way things are in the economy and real estate market, finding a home within your budget is probably more difficult than winning the lottery—it’s basically all luck. One great broker, an understanding real estate agent, and a rare interest rate are all it takes …
Seguir leyendo Grandma sneakily puts 27-year-old granddaughter’s home in her name but refuses to make her half of the payments, granddaughter sneakily removes Gran’s name years later: ‘[She] does any and everything in her power to keep you down’