Man Inherits House After Mom's Death, Kicks Out Mom's Boyfriend and His Kids

Michele Lang
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After his mother's death, a 19-year-old inherits her house and allows his mom's boyfriend and his kids to stay there. But when he decides to move in, he asks the boyfriend to move to a different room, which causes them to move out and end up homeless. The 19-year-old is torn between feeling bad for them and wanting to make his own decisions about his inherited property. What do you think? Read on for the full story.

Navigating inheritance and relationships can be tough. No judgement here.

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New homeowner navigates blended family dynamics with mom's boyfriend's kids 🏠

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Siblings feel neglected after mom's death and inheritance disparity.

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A distant relationship with mom leads to a surprising inheritance.

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Inheriting the house and kicking out mom's boyfriend 😬

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Man inherits house, gives eviction notice to mom's boyfriend 😳

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Man inherits mom's house, boyfriend kicked out; emotional attachment to bedroom.

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Inheriting a house leads to eviction of mom's boyfriend 🏠

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Inheriting a house leads to family turmoil and accusations 🏠💔

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Asserting ownership or being selfish? AITA for kicking them out? 🏠

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Owner seeks reconciliation with ex-boyfriend and his kids ❤️

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Inheriting a house can come with tough decisions 😕🏠

Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when it comes to dealing with the aftermath. In this case, a young man inherited his mother's house after her tragic passing, but with it came the responsibility of deciding who gets to live in it. His mother's boyfriend and his kids had been living there for years, but with the lease on his own apartment ending soon, the young man decided it was time to move in. When he asked the boyfriend to move to a different room, things quickly escalated and the boyfriend and his kids ended up being forced to leave the house. Now, the young man is facing backlash from his mother's side of the family and feeling conflicted about whether or not he made the right decision. Is he really the AH in this situation? Read on to find out and to see how he plans to make amends with his mother's boyfriend.

19yo inherits house, kicks out mom's boyfriend, and sparks family drama. NTA

Meemaws_BearCheese | Meemaws_BearCheese

Inheriting a house from a mother is tough, but kicking out a freeloader is justified. NTA 👏🏡

Nathan_Poe | Nathan_Poe

The comment section is in a civil war over this post 😬

Rexinaka | Rexinaka

Step-dad chose to leave early, NTA for inheriting mother's house.

Restin_in_Pizza | Restin_in_Pizza

Teen pays half bills for house he doesn't live, owner kicks out boyfriend and kids. NTA.

Paevatar | Paevatar

Inheriting the house and paying half, OP is NTA for kicking out the freeloading boyfriend 👍

The-Additional-Pylon | The-Additional-Pylon

Finding peace after loss and a distant relationship with mother ❤️

kcoinga | kcoinga

Choosing a room in your own house: NTA! 👍

No-Satisfaction-1878 | No-Satisfaction-1878

Commenter questions OP's story and motives, accuses them of being the a**hole 💩

Chubb_Life | Chubb_Life

Not his problem. NTA for kicking out mom's boyfriend & kids.

redditeditreader | redditeditreader

Inheritor not the a**hole for wanting to move back in but handled it poorly. Mixed responses.

PelicanCanNew | PelicanCanNew

Unequal bills? 🤔 Drama unfolds after mom's death.

I_luv_sloths | I_luv_sloths

NTA but ESH on the ultimatum. Twins consider OP family.

Foxfire_vixen | Foxfire_vixen

Inheriting a house can be complicated. NTA for providing most expenses.

Quiet-Essay-9268 | Quiet-Essay-9268

Seek therapy instead of Reddit for family disputes! 🙏

CyberAceKina | CyberAceKina

Man inherits house, kicks out mom's boyfriend and kids - NTA

ILove_my_cats | ILove_my_cats

Inheriting house leads to conflict over largest room. NTA compromise.

mfruitfly | mfruitfly

Setting boundaries is tough, but sometimes necessary for your well-being 😔

Deucalion666 | Deucalion666

Skeptical Redditors question the authenticity of the story 🔍🤔

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Inheriting house, kicks out mom's boyfriend, NTA but still tough.

Far_Nefariousness773 | Far_Nefariousness773

Inheriting a house can create conflicts, but communication is key 😕🏠

AdmirableJudgement | AdmirableJudgement

Inheritance is not an obligation, NTA 🏠

rainbow_mak3r | rainbow_mak3r

NTA. You paid bills for a place you don't live in 💸

kbmeow0326 | kbmeow0326

Inheriting the house doesn't mean taking care of mom's family 👍

Any_Coyote6662 | Any_Coyote6662

Inheriting house; kicked out mom's bf. NTA. Room dispute ensues.

SparkAxolotl | SparkAxolotl

Man inherits house, evicts boyfriend and kids. Mixed feelings in comments.

mercersher | mercersher

Inheriting a house doesn't make you an a**hole. 🏠

OLAZ3000 | OLAZ3000

Inheritance sparks financial woes and family lawsuit 💰👨‍👦‍👦

Exoticrina | Exoticrina

Man inherits house, kicks out mom's boyfriend and kids. NTA.

Inevitable-Okra-3229 | Inevitable-Okra-3229

Man inherits house, kicks out mom's boyfriend and kids. Commenters weigh in.

squishykitten99 | squishykitten99

Uncovering the legal basis for the house inheritance 🤔

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Commenter defends OP's decision to kick out mom's unemployed boyfriend.

HaphazardFlitBipper | HaphazardFlitBipper

Inheriting a house doesn't make you responsible for others 👌

lady-ish | lady-ish

Owner kicks out mom's boyfriend and his kids after her death. ESH.

Santiniis | Santiniis

Family drama unfolds over inherited property. 🏠

Old_Leadership_5000 | Old_Leadership_5000

Generous man finally kicks out mooching ex-boyfriend and his kids. NTA 🏠👋

lilyofthevalley2659 | lilyofthevalley2659

Mom's boyfriend refuses reasonable request, ends up homeless. NTA 👍

SJoyD | SJoyD

Stepfather depended on teenager for living expenses. NTA 👍

Hellagranny | Hellagranny

Inheriting a house doesn't mean being a heartless landlord 🚫

Gallifrey912 | Gallifrey912

Son inherits house, evicts mom's boyfriend. NTA for offering.

Mysterious-Choice568 | Mysterious-Choice568

OP was entitled to the house, but lacked compassion towards mom's boyfriend.

Ceecee_soup | Ceecee_soup

NTA for kicking out mom's boyfriend and his kids. OP's concerns are valid.

keishajay | keishajay

Compassionate NTA verdict on inheriting house and evicting boyfriend's kids 💔

dwotw | dwotw

Commenter supports decision to kick out mom's boyfriend and kids.

Substantial-Air3395 | Substantial-Air3395

Inheriting a house can be a blessing and a curse 😬

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Inheriting a house and evicting mom's boyfriend. NTA but sad.

Salamander_9 | Salamander_9

Inheriting a house doesn't mean you're obligated to house others 🏠🚪

rocklandguy324 | rocklandguy324

The OP's intentions are unclear. Did he give notice or not?

Crystal010Rose | Crystal010Rose

Inheriting house, kicks out mom's boyfriend & kids. NTA, but barely 🤷‍♀️

risingrah | risingrah

Inheriting a house and navigating boundaries with mom's boyfriend 👀

maxpersa | maxpersa

Compassionate 19-year-old stands up for his inheritance. NTA 👍

cbc3203 | cbc3203

College kid pays half the bills, mom's boyfriend throws fit 😤

TheQuietType84 | TheQuietType84

Inheriting a house doesn't mean you can freeload forever. 🏠

maelstrom143 | maelstrom143

Inheriting the house, paying bills, and wanting your room back. NTA 👏

Technical_Ad7136 | Technical_Ad7136

Inheriting a house after mom's death: reasonable request or power play? 🤔

bewicked4fun123 | bewicked4fun123

Inheriting a house: family loyalty vs personal freedom 🏠💔

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Inheriting a house doesn't obligate you to support others. 💁‍♂️

Awesome_one_forever | Awesome_one_forever

Inheriting a house doesn't mean inheriting bad housemates 😤🏠

otsukaren_613 | otsukaren_613

Inheriting a house and evicting mom's bf: NTA 🏡

CasperGGGD | CasperGGGD

Stand your ground and change the locks 🔒 NTA

mrbnlkld | mrbnlkld

Inheriting a house comes with tough choices 🤔

cassowary32 | cassowary32

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