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In theory, helping someone in need should bring gratitude, not punishment.
Yet, reality isnt always so simplesometimes, the very people you assist can turn into your biggest headache.
As you might already have guessed, today we will be uncovering a story just about that.
They were kicked out of theirgrandmothershouse and the womans exs place too.
So, the couple decided to let them stay with their family.
Everything seemed fine at first, but as the OP herself pointed out, it always does.
After their move-in, the costs jumped drastically.
The electric bill became $348,waterbecame $100, and gas became $70-$80.
The problem arose when the aunt refused to pay her familys part.
One day, the family left home for eight days due to ahealthemergency.
That month, the costs were even higher solely the electricity was $695.
These types of courts deal with private disputes that do not involve large amounts of money.
They can hear cases like small personal injury claims, debt collection, property damage, and landlord/tenant claims.
Yet, some people onMoneySavingForumadvise against taking family members to it.
They not only took advantage of their money, they took advantage of their kindness.
After all, suing someone to get a moral victory isnt an unknown phenomenon.
Even though in this case its quite reasonable, isnt it?
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