Married couples handle their finances differently, and, for those who keep money separate, issues can arise that cause some serious complications.

In this story, a man is having a dilemma with his wife because she expects him to fork over some money for something he has no part of.

Let’s take a look at what’s going on here.

AITA for refusing to pay property tax on a condo that I have no legal ownership of?

“My (28M) wife (27F) received a very large sum of money from her parents to use as a down payment on a new property.

I wasn’t in a financial position to commit to a mortgage because I’m a student, and I plan on being a student for the next couple years. While I have a little bit of income through scholarships and part time work, it’s nowhere near enough to commit to that kind of purchase.

My wife decided that if I didn’t want to commit to a mortgage, that she would just buy the property herself, and use the income from her other property (that her parents bought for her) that she rents out to pay for the new condo.

He went along with it.

The condition to this was that I had to sign away my legal ownership of the new property, as I would not be paying for it. I agreed, we already have a pre-nup, this just continued the trend of keeping our finances separated.

After closing on the property and moving in, my wife then informed me that she needs me start paying the property taxes as a form of “rent” for me living there with her, and while we’ve been splitting rent our whole relationship, it’s rubs me the wrong way that she had me give up ownership on the property, but then expects me to help pay for the property.

He doesn’t think this is a good idea…

The money going toward taxes may as well be going toward the mortgage, and at that point what is the point of me giving up ownership instead of just owning the condo together?

We’ve been married for years! I feel like I’m being financially exploited.

I don’t make much money over the summer since I’m not attending summer classes, and she knew that going into it, but in order for her to cover what she owes to the bank she even demanded that I give her the $300 that my parents gave me for my birthday and I told her no!

AITA for refusing to pay?”

Reddit users shared their thoughts.

This person said he’s NTA.

Another reader shared their thoughts.

This individual spoke up.

And another reader had a lot to say.

This couple is having a big fight over finances….

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