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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’ve used family’s second homes and not only did we pay for a cleaning crew, we replaced burned out light bulbs, batteries in remotes and smoke detectors that beeped, leave a nice bottle of wine and mailed the owner a thank you card with a gift card to use.  We rarely ask to return since we like to travel to a variety of places.  We bring our own toiletries and food.  [/quote]

If everyone were like you, this discussion would be very different.[/quote]

I’d bet the owners offered it, the PP didn’t ask.

The OP said that they recently acquired the house and have let the BIL stay there once already. He’s now asking again and clearly viewing this as an easy free vacation house available to him whenever the OP isn’t there. If OP says yes, this will keep coming up.

I’d say no and make something up like you may actually be there or you having work done. If he pushes in any way or asks again then you have to be direct that you really aren’t comfortable lending it out frequently. If he still pushes, just say the answer is no.[/quote]

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