'I don’t feel like paying rent right now': Newly-divorced woman cuts contact with "greedy" sister, after sister refuses to let her and her kids live in her RV rent-free, due to monthly travel plans and RV living expenses

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Emma Saven
Sep 20, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

Divorce is bound to put strain on anyone: emotionally, financially, or all of the above. Naturally, during such vulnerable times, it's expected to lean on family and friends for support. However, there should be a line between accepting help and taking it for granted. This woman recently moved out of her family home with her children and is now looking for a temporary place to stay. Knowing her sister owns an RV, she figured it would be the perfect solution and could save her a lot in rent. At first, the idea seemed ideal, until her sister refused to let her move in without paying any rent.

Was it entitled of her to overlook all the living expenses that would come with moving in, and simply expect her sister to cover everything, even to the point of canceling all her family's planned RV trips for the next several months? Maybe this 'perfect' plan has taken a sour turn, but is it really worth cutting off contact with her sister, who gave valid reasons for asking her to contribute?

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  • Personally, I wouldn’t be too happy with someone using my property rent-free simply because they “don’t feel like paying rent right now.” Honestly, who feels like paying rent? While it's understandable if she can't afford it, there are certainly other ways to say ‘thank you’, anything that at least reflects a bit of gratitude. Unfortunately, that seems to be lacking here, especially given her particular living standards.

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    AITA for not letting my sister and her kids live in my RV?

    My sister is currently going through a divorce and will be moving out of their family home.
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    My husband and I have a very nice fifth wheel RV that we bought a year ago and it is financed, so there is a monthly payment.
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    We use it 1-2 times per month and we have reservations at different places every month for the next six months.
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    My sister asked if she and her kids could move into it temporarily.
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    She is aware that we have several reservations all of which would need to be cancelled if I were to let her move in.
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    I asked if she would be willing to pay "rent" since we have a monthly payment, and if she were living in it, we wouldn't get to use it all.
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    It is also on our property, so there would be the added expense of additional electricity being used as well as propane.
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    She argued that I should let her move in for free and that charging her rent would be taking advantage of her when she is in a vulnerable position.
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    Her reasoning was "I don't feel like paying rent right now and I have a lot going on".
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    I finally told her no and that I wasn't okay with her living in it for free.
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    It's unfair for my husband and I to pay for something that is ours that we won't even get to use for the next several months.
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    Also, she and her children are not very neat, don't take care of their things and I'm afraid they would destroy our RV (I didn't mention this to her though).
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    Now, she's not speaking to me and said that I'm greedy and unwilling to help.
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    Mysterious_Depth_892 NTA. Even if she was willing to pay rent, it's illegal in a lot of US states to live long term in an RV. Even if it's on your own property. If you're in one of those places it would be a very bad idea to let her live in there.
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    Central_perk_05 OP It's legal here to live in an RV full time, but that still doesn't change my decision.
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    FamiliarFamiliar NTA, and the answer is no. It's obvious how much you don't want to do this. She could easily destroy this thing you have financed. It also probably wouldn't be a good living situation for her and her kids. They would probably be better off in a small apt.
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    Central_perk_05 OP My husband and I lived in our previous RV while our house was being built, and I can assure you it isn't comfortable. It worked for the time being, but we also didn't have kids at the time. An apartment would make much more sense for her and the kids. She claims she doesn't want close neighbors so apartment living apparently isn't ideal.
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    ForwardPlenty NTA. It is presumptive to assume that just because you have something that it is free to use by someone else. You have plans for the RV, and she is being entitled to think that she can just use it. Greedy people love to turn that around when they can't stomp their feet and hold their breath because someone doesn't just give them what they want.
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    brittdre16 Has anyone ever felt like paying rent? NTA.
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    Melodic-Dark6545 NTA Your sister has to pay rent even if she "feels it" or not, that's how the world works The one being greedy is her. You will help under certain conditions, but she "doesn't feel like paying rent right now". So good luck to her finding a place to live
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    pensaha NTA. It would end up with her refusing to ever leave. Utilities paid by you and husband. She is trying to use being vulnerable as a means to take advantage of you. NTA. Plus her and kids underfoot in your yard. Visitors of hers you might not approve of being on your property.
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    Expert Ad_3652 You did the right thing for you and your husband, your peace of mind and your wallet. Enjoy your upcoming trips, I'm jealous.
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