economy
February 11, 2026
COUPLE OFFERS HOUSE FOR USE: Sounds Good
A woman is giving away a house for free, with one condition: 'Pay the bills, but when I come, you must leave'
TL;DR
- A couple living abroad is offering their vacant Croatian house for use.
- The user would be responsible for paying monthly utilities (around 200 euros) and maintaining the house.
- A key condition is that the user must leave the house whenever the owners decide to visit, which is typically once a month for a weekend, plus holidays and vacations.
- The couple is seeking legal advice on how to arrange this agreement, as it's not a traditional rental.
- The offer comes amidst a context of rapidly increasing housing prices in Croatia.
- Online reactions are largely negative, with commenters expressing that the condition is unreasonable and demanding, likening it more to property sitting than living arrangements.
- Some suggest that if the offer were structured differently, such as allowing the user their own private space and not demanding they leave for short visits, it might be more acceptable.
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