I inherited a property and provided my daughter free housing while she made upgrades. Financial strain and emotional distress prompted my decision to sell, which has upset her.
Am I at fault for selling the property where my daughter lived without rent despite her renovations?
tbh its a messy sitch. you had your own needs too and sometimes self care wins over expectations. maybe laying everything out with her can ease the tension a bit, even if it ain’t a perfect solution.
The decision to sell the property is not necessarily an act of fault. The circumstances involved your need to alleviate emotional and financial strain, and it is essential to prioritize your well-being. Free housing with home renovations is a form of support, but it does not legally obligate you to hold on to the property indefinitely. Balancing familial responsibilities with personal limitations is challenging, and though the situation has emotional repercussions, it appears you made the best decision possible under the circumstances.
I get how hard it is to balance your needs with family ties. Have you considered a heart-to-heart with her to clear the air? What possibilities do you think exist for reaching a mutual understanding that respects both your circumstances and her contributions?
The situation is undeniably complex, and my own experience with family financial agreements suggests that clear, upfront communication is essential to prevent long-term emotional fallout. It seems that while your decision to sell the property was motivated by self-preservation under considerable strain, establishing explicit boundaries and expectations from the beginning could have mitigated some of the misunderstandings later on. Although the circumstances are far from ideal, taking responsibility for your needs while striving for transparency is a reasonable approach when managing intertwined family and financial obligations.