It’s not uncommon for multi-generational households to clash over shared expenses.

One homeowner thought it was fair to ask their mother-in-law to contribute to the electric bill due to her voracious energy use, but the request sparked an unexpected argument.

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AITAH for charging my mother in law 160 dollars a month to live with us for two years in our house? It’s only for part of the energy bill which she uses a lot cause she’s cold a lot.

I charge my MIL $160 per month to live with us the last two years.

They think it’s only fair because of how many resources this MIL burns though.

It’s not rent — it’s part of the electric bill. It’s very high because she’s cold a lot.

But the MIL isn’t happy with this arrangement.

She says I’m being unfair and that family should be able to live with family free of charge, and she shouldn’t have to contribute anything to the household.

AITA?

This MIL sounds extremely entitled.

What did Reddit have to say?

It sounds like some stronger boundaries need to be set.

Is anything about this arrangement equitable?

Maybe it’s time this MIL starts living on her own.

If she doesn’t like the rules set, she can always move out.

Family or not, sharing a household means responsibly sharing expenses.

It’s not just about money — it’s about fairness too.

If you thought that was an interesting story, check out what happened when a family gave their in-laws a free place to stay in exchange for babysitting, but things changed when they don’t hold up their end of the bargain.