BEYOND REPAIR
I kicked my selfish younger brother out and I fear there is no way back for us
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DEAR DEIDRE: MY younger brother has always been selfish and expected me to run around after him but I’m worried our relationship is beyond repair after his latest stunt.
When he couldn’t afford the rent on his flat, I took him in.
He lived with me for six years rent-free, only contributing to the bills.
I’m 43 and he’s 38.
Recently, I told him I’d had enough and asked him to move out.
He was furious and left boxes of his things which he is refusing to collect.
It’s been nine months now and I want a clearout but he won’t reply and says he’s got no room in his bedsit.
Can I simply get rid of his things?
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DEIDRE SAYS: Legally you should give your brother reasonable notice to collect his belongings and 30 days is considered a fair time period.
After that, you are not obliged to keep it.
Could you box up his possessions and deliver them to his new address?
I’m sending you my support pack Standing Up For Yourself to help you.
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