My father-in-law gave us £15,000 for our home renovation but now he wants it back with interest! VICKY REYNAL replies

My father-in-law gave us £15,000 for our home renovation but now he wants it back with interest! VICKY REYNAL replies

It came in a box with a bow and a card that read, 'Our present this year is a contribution towards your home.' Three years later he is asking for the money back (plus interest!), referring to it as 'the loan'.

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