[A Quiet Boom]

I have mixed emotions on this issue but I agree with Don, she should be at least cleaning the house etc. My wife and I allowed a mutual friend to move in a few years back while she was going through a divorce, the deal was no rent but she did the housework, this worked out great for all of us and she was able to pull herself together financially. My personal position on family in never to charge them for anything but I do expect them to cover my costs if at all possible. However in your case you had an agreement with your sister to pay rent. It seems to me that the two of you need to have a heart to heart and figure out what her problems are. If your sister is in fact spending all of her time working or studying and still can't pay the rent there is something wrong financially. I'd sit her down and go through her income and expenses with her, if the money is there then she should pay, if not then she should be helping around the house. Perhaps she just needs a little guidence from her older brother. There is a fine line between helping someone and allowing them to freeload.