AITAH for kicking my brother out after he sold something of mine without asking?

Picture this: a cozy apartment, a sister’s generous heart, and a brother who treats it like his personal frat house. For one 25-year-old woman, letting her 28-year-old brother crash rent-free was a kindness—until he sold her AirPods Max for “quick cash” without a heads-up. She’d already endured his messy dishes, late-night parties, and uninvited guests, but this? This was the straw that broke the headphone jack. Furious, she gave him 24 hours to scram.

He’s gone, but now her parents are crying foul, saying she was too harsh, too quick to boot him. She’s not buying it—stealing’s stealing, right? It’s a sibling spat turned eviction notice, and she’s wondering if she’s the bad guy or just a gal done with freeloader antics. Who’s got the right beat here?

‘AITAH for kicking my brother out after he sold something of mine without asking?’

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Talk about a sibling remix gone wrong! She opened her home, no rent asked, just begging for basic respect—keep it clean, keep it chill. Instead, he turned it into a crash pad, then sold her pricey gear like it was a yard sale find. His “I was gonna tell you” vibe? That’s a weak encore to outright theft. She’s done—24 hours, out you go.

He’s playing the victim; she’s holding the line—her space, her rules. Parents think she should’ve coddled him longer, but come on, he’s 28, not 8. This isn’t just about AirPods—it’s trust snapped like a cheap cord.

Roommate woes are real. A 2022 Rent.com survey found 55% of cohabitants clash over boundaries (rent.com/study). Dr. Gary Chapman, of “The 5 Love Languages” fame, says, “Respect is non-negotiable—crossing it breaks bonds.” (5lovelanguages.com). She’s NTA—police might’ve been next, but she kept it civil. Readers, when’s it time to cut off a mooch?

Here’s what Redditors had to say:

Reddit’s dropping beats on this one—here’s the mix, served with a grin: “The online crew’s spinning takes louder than a club banger!” Saikischesthair’s all NTA—awful roommate, thief, and parents just dodging his return.

Professional-Mess-84 relates—family can blindside you with sticky fingers; kick him out, stat. Quiet-Hamster6509’s got her back—tell Mom and Dad to cough up or face court; he’s their mess now. Tipsy-boo agrees—let them house him if they’re so chill about it. These are the hottest tracks from Reddit—do they vibe or just crank the noise?

So, where’s this sister at? She’s not groveling—he crossed a line, and she’s not his doormat. Parents want her to play nice, but she’s not running a charity for sticky-handed siblings. Kicking him out was her power chord—swift, sharp, and no regrets. Maybe he’ll learn: you don’t bite the hand that shelters you. What would you do—give him a redo or drop the mic and walk? Hit us with your take below!