Gardener can cut his toe and sue you. Surprised it doesn't happen often. (property, mower)

[ketch89]

Lawns are terrible for the environment:

-They need lots of water, of which we don't have much to spare
-Most people burn gasoline to mow them, spewing pollution from a very dirty small motor
-They're useless
-They're ugly (okay, subjective)

Plant native vegetation instead, it'll be cheaper in the long run, more aesthetically pleasing, and provide habitat for wildlife.

[MaryleeII]

Originally Posted by NinaN

Yep.

Or only hire insured contractors and be prepared to pay extra. Or spend the money on the

UMBRELLA

Ummm..... what did you say? A what? An umbrella....what's that? Shhhh....don't tell a soul, including your kids, immediate family, etc, people will be lined up to fall over on your lawn.

Insofar as gardners, etc, most of them are illegal and don't want to call attention to themselves, anyways. Also, if its a cash only transaction, what proof do they even have they were ever in your employ? I used to worry about such, too, but let it go...just keep your umbrella open!

[JGC97]

Originally Posted by noooooob

I'm surprised gardeners don't scam homeowners more often.

They just might, now that you've posted it publicly.

[kremit]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

If a thief breaks into your house, attempts to burgle your place, but runs away when you intervene, and jumps over a section of old fence that falls down so he trashes a knee or breaks an arm, he can sue you for maintaining a hazard on your property.

You know...self defense would fix that pretty quick.. just sayin'

[1AngryTaxPayer]

They don't run if you hit em in the right spot.

[jeremy2788]

I mean I don't know, I agree, that's a damned dedicated scam artist if he is willing to cut off his toes.

[Dean Trails]

I have 1/3 acre and it isnt that difficult to maintain. Have some grass and the rest drought tolerant shurbs and ground cover. And, in California you should limit the amount of thirsty grass you have,,Do a tiny
Patch at the front for curb appeal and a small spot at the back off the deck. Nice place to have mint juleps on a hot summer day.

So, get away from the computer, turn off Judge Judy and get some sun and have the satisfaction the gardener wont sue you for a cut toe. Heck, you can save $1200 a year!

And, yes even an Illegal can sue you...

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by jeremy2788

I mean I don't know, I agree, that's a damned dedicated scam artist if he is willing to cut off his toes.

Would be a better scam if he put the toe in a large franchise's cup of chili...

But seriously, if the lawn's too big to cut yourself, it's too big. But that can be relative:


Also known as, "Automatic excuse to get free time from the wife and kids."

[bmw335xi]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

If a thief breaks into your house, attempts to burgle your place, but runs away when you intervene, and jumps over a section of old fence that falls down so he trashes a knee or breaks an arm, he can sue you for maintaining a hazard on your property.

That is why if your life is endangered, you supposed to shoot to kill.

[Bulldogdad]

Originally Posted by bigdumbgod

Would be a better scam if he put the toe in a large franchise's cup of chili...

But seriously, if the lawn's too big to cut yourself, it's too big. But that can be relative:


Also known as, "Automatic excuse to get free time from the wife and kids."

Is that the one with the beer fridge?