Will you allow your sibling to live on your new house even if you have not

Philippines
March 14, 2013 10:36am CST
My younger sister plans to move to my older sister's new house with her family. There are 5 of them. My sister is working outside the country and can't come home yet. We think it's awkward for someone (Even a family member) to be the first one to live on a house that someone worked hard for (Sweaty blood working as an overseas contract worker). My younger sister is insisting to stay that made my sister agreed for some conditions. The rules are easy, pay your utility bills and take care of the house (Maintenance, cleaning, etc). Then suddenly my younger sister changed her mind with those conditions. Will you allow your sibling to be the first one to live on your new house? My younger sister works 3 hours away from my older sister's new house.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
15 Mar 13
There is no problem with me to allow my sister to use the house ahead of me. Provided, that, as what your other sister have mentioned, that she should take care of the bills and that she should take good care of the house. And whatever part of the house that needs replacement due to their usage, then it is only proper that she should handle the replacement and maintenance.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
I don't want to sound mean to your younger sister but she seems to want to pass on to you guys her responsibility completely. I hope that she does realize that you have your own lives and all you can do as a sister is help in your own way. But putting up with 5 of them is too much.
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
Jenny1015. That's how we feel as well ever since. We hoped she change but we really don't have control of her attitude in life. Yap, we also have our own lives to deal with, we also have problems and responsibilities. I am only older to her by 1 year. I also chose to be single for a while since I want to save for my future family to be while dealing with my huge cyst. She messaged me a while ago and did not even bother to say sorry for not showing up few days ago because she said she will visit and check the new house. I did not take a project on article writing just to accommodate her. I just pray for her because I don't want to have any arguments as she will not listen as always and will fight with me or anyone. I've learned to just lift up everything to God because it will only worsen my health condition if I get stressed.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi jenny. I hope everything will be okay for the both of them. My younger sister did not reply to my elder sister's condition and same goes with mine. She first mentioned she planned to live with me here with her family. When I told her, they're welcome anytime just make sure they'll help out with the bills (Whatever they'll consume) since I only work online and I have serious health condition (I am for urgent surgery). I think she's not willing for those conditions. It's really hard when people don't cooperate. I cannot shoulder all the expenses for them since there are 5 of them. All my income online is only good for one person and I always see to it that I conserve energy, water to able to pay my bills on time without limiting myself on food (My diet is limited as I am not allowed to eat meats, only veggies/fruits). I hope she understands me and my elder sister for setting some conditions. Have a great day!
@Pegasus72 (1898)
10 Apr 13
If I have an extra house to share, yes I would, but if it was my house I would share it with her. I love my siblings.
@Pegasus72 (1898)
27 Apr 13
We have a 6 bedroom house with one unused at the moment.
• Philippines
16 Apr 13
We love our siblings too that's why we allow her with her family to live with us. In reality we also have our own family and it's not advisable to live in one house if that's the case for us to have privacy. And having a small house with just 2 bedrooms is just another issue. c",)
@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
15 Mar 13
I rather have my sisters live in my house. Actually I have my own house near the city.It is not inhabited.I rather have my sisters live and take care of it. House not inhabited would just be taken in by squatters or be robbed.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi mimiang. Yap, nowadays there are crimes all over the world. Even an occupied house is being robbed anytime of the day. It's better that my younger sister will be the one to live in the new house while my elder sister is still preparing to come home for good. I've mentioned that to my elder sister looking on the brighter side of it. It will also help my younger sister save on renting a house. But we hope that she transfers to a nearer workplace as well. We are still waiting for her response so we can visit the house and update my elder sister. I'll pray for the best of them. Have a lovely day ahead!
• Philippines
5 Apr 13
If she's still single yes... it will be a training for her to be independent... But she's already have a family, and I don't think that's proper. She and his husband must learn to provide for their own family, and I don't think it is also proper not to shoulder their own utility bills. If I were your older sister I will not let her live in my house... she does not want to shoulder their own utility bills... I don't think I can trust her with that. Though were siblings I rather help her by teaching them to be responsible than to make them more lazy. Sorry for the term Lazy... but that how it seems like.
• Philippines
16 Apr 13
Hi luisadannointed. Our family is independent yet helpful to one another. She married young and got 3 kids that's why she's having problems in term of finance but she's a good mom to her kids. That is the reason why she plans to transfer to my sister's house because she can't pay rent anymore and wants to prioritize her kids' tuition fees. Anyways, yes, they should be working harder to raise their family as much as they can. I already suggested that they should be both working but they have their own personal reasons. She did not move to my sister's house anymore because she can't shoulder fees like transportation (Being far away from her workplace), etc.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Apr 13
Why not, she is after all my sister? Provided , that she agrees on my term and that she will maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the house. Funny, that your younger sister backed out when she was told the condition. Maybe she would like to stay there for free.
• Philippines
16 Apr 13
Hehe. She told me that she's worried that her kids might damage some part of the house like painting on walls, break glass, etc. She lives far away from that house. The best decision will still be to live in a place near her work so she can save cash from traveling/transportation. She already decided not to transfer home.
@akingh (43)
• India
15 Mar 13
i think if the conditions are taken care and its good that u are helping your sister might be you will need help
• Philippines
16 Apr 13
Hi akingh. My sister already decided not to live on my new sister's house since she's afraid that her kids might damage some part of the house. It's her decision anyways. We are here to help here when she needs it.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
14 Mar 13
I don't think I would since regarding a new house I would like to live there first. I believe that 3 hours away from her place of work is too long a daily commuting distance. If your younger sister lived in the house it would be totally right she paid all utility bills and kept the condition of the house clean plus tidy. She would also have to keep up with maintenance issues. Those kind of rules would be easy to follow.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi maximax8. Yes you are right. I think most people will think the same way you did. My elder sister and I also wonder why she did not agree with the conditions since it's normal. If you want to live on someone's house that is not your husband, wife or kids, you should be responsible enough in taking care of the house and paying all the bills for the utilities that you consumed. Keep it well maintained like what the real owner will do, as if it is also your house that you worked hard for before you got the chance to live there. My younger sister is still not communicating with me and my elder sister. She has changing minds. Thank you for sharing your opinion. Mwah!
@flamez3r0 (319)
• Puerto Rico
14 Mar 13
Hello :D. I don't think I would. Specially if that person isn't even responsible enough to pay for their bills after they move to the house. If someone isn't mature enough, moving by themselves could be problematic, they could start inviting people for parties or they could cause accidents like burning the house down while cooking or someday leaving a door open and letting robbers steal everything. While these things could happen to anyone since its not her home it could cause a rift between family members. While I don't know your younger sister, the fact that she doesn't even agreed to those simple conditions made me think she's not really ready to live by herself, so in the end its best that she changed her mind.
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
I agree with that. That is also my concern and my elder sister's. It might cause problem between them in the future. We know our family well. To give the trust will depend on what she or he has been doing before and recently. We also wonder why she did not accept the condition since it's understandable. Anyways, it's between the two of them. I just don't want them to have a fight because of property issue. Thank you for sharing your opinion.
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
15 Mar 13
It really comes down to how much trust and understandings are between the family members. Different families have different understandings. It happened in my family and there were no problem at all when my sister and her family lived in my newly built house while I lived overseas. We were always open and communicate all the time to avoid any misunderstandings. I cannot say the same with what happened to my spouse's family though. One sibling bought a house and let another sibling and his family moved in. Not long after there were all kinds of dispute on how the other is trying to take over the house and finally led to a break up in the family.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi sishy! Happy to hear that you have good communication and bonding with your direct family. I agree with that. Some families have stronger relationships. Sorry to hear about your spouse's family. That's what we don't like to happen as it have higher chances of happening in the future. It will tear all our hearts and it's not healthy to fight over property's issue. My sister worked very hard for several years of her life abroad and almost don't have enough sleep just to save and be able to buy that house. She sacrificed not having a family of her own yet as she planned to build a house first before having children. My younger sister got her own family very early. I hope all the concerns will be settled soonest for both of them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Have a cool day ahead.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
14 Mar 13
Although I may not be on that situation, it would be okay for me as long as she would promise to take care of it while am away. Have a great day!
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi Aries, That's nice. I think we older sister will opt for that decision and condition. My younger sister still did not make any commitment about that. I think she needs more time to decide whether she's willing to abide by the rules or not. We all grew up very independent but that did not become a barrier for us to help one another when the time arises. I hope all will turn out well for both of them. Have a nice day. Mwah!
• United States
14 Mar 13
Since I am an only child (to my mother) I wouldn't have to worry about this. But I am pretty sure that I have half siblings in the state where my dad lives. I have never met them, so if I would have to answer this question with them in the scenario it would be a no. People that I have grown up with like my cousins (who are like my siblings) I would let them stay at my house as long as they paid me some kind of rent or compensation for me letting them stay there.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi TheDemonicAngel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this. My elder sister and I will do the same. As long as the person like my younger sister is willing to follow the set conditions. As of now, I think she's having second thoughts about it. I really don't know what's her intention since it will be very hard for her to commute 3 hours or more a day from her work to the new house. It will also be more expensive and complicated for her family as well (The kids and her husband). Anyways, we are a family. So whatever will be the best for each one of us is what matters.
@TLilly12 (1229)
• United States
14 Mar 13
No I would not let my sister, live in my new house before, I get to live in it, that doesn't sound right, and now your youngest sister, is now changing the rules I would put her out, and tell her to find her own place, to live why does she all, of a sudden want to live in, your sister new house.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi TLilly12! Thank you for being honest. I thought it's not good to decide that way. But yes, it really did not sound right. My younger sister has a good paying job and is very few miles away from her house. It's just 1 ride. Unlike on the new house, that will be 5 or more rides in a day just to reach the place. If there's no traffic it will be 3 hours of commuting, but if there's rain or bad weather, it will have to take more. They are renting a house for few years already and the kids are studying nearby there place (Convenience to travel) then suddenly she made that plan to move on my elder sister's new house (Just finished constructing). We are still waiting for her to communicate after she ignored my elder sister's latest message to her. Have a lovely day!
• United States
14 Mar 13
I don't think its a bad idea provided she meets the conditions, besides, its better the house gets occupied than leaving it empty.
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
Hi Scoffield127. Yes, it's good to help as well. I also mentioned that to my elder sister that it's better that my younger sister will stay there with her family since it will be left unoccupied not until my elder sister settles down here. Some stranger might live there and that will be a bigger problem. Some things like windows, water meter might get stolen as steels/metals can be sold to convert into instant cash. Thank you for bringing up that concern.
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 Mar 13
Good idea!