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Posted on Thursday, April 17 @ 10:59:25 EDT by Matt
Contributed by: DMD
Dear Neighbors,
I am submitting this email as a question as the summmer months approach. If a neighbors child come into your backyard without permission and is hurt, are we liable as the homeowner? I noticed a neighbor's child coming through my backyard and asked them not to do that because of that. The parent says that her children don't listen to her, so she is of no help. I'm trying to be nice, but children need to pay attention to the rules around them. How would you recommend I resolve this matter?
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Re: Problem Children (Score: 0)
by Anonymous on Thursday, April 17 @ 11:48:11 EDT | | Well based on what I have seen you need to be careful how you say and what you to the childern. If you walk towards them you may be accused of running after them or if you say something it can turn into yelling at them and trouble can come from that. I understand your concerns and hope someone has an anwser. Talking with the parents they just say they are kids and nothing to worry about. On another note -- they have been seen throwing rocks & sticks at house & shed and breaking things and the parents do not care. What can we do about that. |
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by themoores on Thursday, April 17 @ 12:52:42 EDT
(User Info) | | Sounds like you all need to have a neighborly meeting with the parents to impress upon them that you understand they are "just kids" but that you have grave concerns about the conduct of their kids and see if you all can't come to some sort of amicable agreement. I would suggest spinning that meeting as positively as possible, but my understanding of property law is that (esp. where children are concerned) you are still liable if a child is on your property without permission and gets hurt. Might be a good way to start the conversation-express concern for their safety. You might also call your homeowner's insurance broker, they should be the authority on what you are and are not responsible for. We had the same problems when we first moved in and our situation has worked out great with a little cooperation and respect between kids and parents. The kids are a joy to have around now :) Just a thought. |
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