“You’re a monster”: Woman refuses to let unemployed golden child sister move in with her for free, parents insist she should be honored to support her

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    AITAH for refusing to pay my sister's rent because she "has a right" to live in my apartment?

    "[My parents] are having a full on meltdown" RENT
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    So, I (29M) bought my apartment about two years ago. I've worked my a off to be able to afford this place. It's not a mansion, but it's cozy and I've made it my own. Recently, my sister (24F) got into some financial trouble after quitting her job because "it was too hard on her mental health." Now,
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    instead of finding a new job or seeking help, she has decided that she wants to move into my apartment.
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    She barged in the other day and announced that she should just "stay with me for a while" because family helps family. I was taken aback. Did she really think I would just open my home to her for free? I told her that if she wants to live here, she needs to pay rent. She screamed at me about how I was being selfish and that family shouldn't charge family.
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    Now, she's gone and told my parents about it, and they are having a full-on meltdown, calling me a monster for not taking her in. My mom insists I should be honored she wants to live with me, and my dad says "it's just rent money, you can afford it."
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    Here's the kicker: she thinks she should live rent-free because we're "family" and it's "our blad." Apparently, I owe her my apartment just because we're related. I mean, since when does being family mean financially supporting someone who refuses to help themselves?
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    So, AITAH for standing my ground and telling her she needs to pay rent like any other tenant?
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    NotShockedFruitW... 10h ago NTA. Send your sister to live with your parents. After all, family is family and parents should be supporting their children
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    Mild_avenger ⚫ 10h ago NTA- why isn't she moving in with your parents? They should help her while she works on her mental health.
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    Boomer050882 • 10h ago Why wouldn't she live with mommy and Daddy?? You are NTA. I agree that family helps family but not for the someone who quit a job. Maybe if they're sick and unable to work, or they had a fire in their home, going through a messy divorce, etc!
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    Tdluxon • 10h ago . INFO- Is she talking about living there long term, or just for a few weeks while she gets her act together (finding a job and getting a new place).
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    lapst... • 9h ago Edited 8h ago Your parents can support her, because she is their family, as well. Also, it's a parents obligation to support their child in crisis. Isn't it? NTA
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    Evening Collecti... OP 10h ago I just can't believe the entitlement I'm seeing from her and my parents. I worked hard for this place, and I'm not about to let anyone take advantage of that. I'm curious if anyone else has been in a
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    similar situation. Would you really just let family move in rent-free?
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    RedactsAttract • 6h ago In no way, shape, or form - in any nominal understanding of the word- was that a "kicker"
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    Charming Voice8165 • 5h ago Don't let her in, you will never get her out.
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    Kba... 6h ago Edited 6h ago If you let her move in, she will not pay rent. Once she is in, you will have to file an eviction notice and go to court to legally get her out. Then, the real problems will start. Believe me, do not let her get her foot in the door.
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    You will regret it! She can move in with your parents. Remember, you would be letting her move in KNOWING that she has no income, therefore having no means of paying rent, living expenses, food, etc.
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    mtngrl60 • 6h ago Your sister is your parents problem, not yours. They're just trying to guilt and manipulate you into making your sister your problem so that our lives are easier.
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    That's a bunch of bulls. Tell them you don't have children. for a reason, but since the two of you decided to have children, I'm getting my sister a bus ticket to your house...
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    Or an Uber if they live in the same city. Or even a flight. Nonrefundable course. One way. Hand it to your sister. Let your parents know when she will be getting home.
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    And tell your parents don't ever try to make their responsibility your problem again.

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