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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MIL is half owner- why can't she just talk to him and work it out.  OP I would just politely let her know you'll book somewhere else if he can't decide.

Annoying, but it is what it is.

I don't understand why you are being called a free loader and greedy.  That's unnecessary [/quote]

Because not taking “no” or “not right now” as an answer when asking a property owner for the favor of the use of their property is beyond rude, entitled, and greedy.[/quote]

I'd normally agree with this, but apparently OP pays for it. So in this case the right thing is to cut ties (or at least cut this particular tie).[/quote]

When did she say she "pays for it"? She mentioned "do you want itemized receipts" like...yeah, maybe that's buying groceries or meals out or helping to replace lawn chairs or something. But she never said they pay for it as in a rental fee, or helping with the taxes or mortgage or something?

And here's what: even if they DID pay a "rental fee," it's still well within the rights of the owners to say "no" or "not right now" when asked to rent for a certain week. Just like you can't demand Sandcastle Realty or whomever to confirm the week of your choice until they're good and ready to do so. You can't just book whenever, if you're not the owner. There's reality. [/quote]

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