I have a tenant that lost his job and could not pay $150 of his $400 rent payment, he asked me if I can give him some work and said he can cut grass. I gave him a written letter saying that he can go and provide me with an estimate first and then we can discuss further. Well, he did not listen, instead he went on one of my properties and started mowing the lawn, he bent down to pull something while the lawn mower was running and chopped 2 of his fingers off. Am I or my homeowners insurance responsible for damages due him? Even though he did not have permission to cut the grass, not in writing nor verbally? (this is in the state of Florida)
2006-07-04 07:41:50 · 6 answers · asked by Kosher1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Whose lawn mower was it?
How old is he?
What was the item he claims to have been trying to pick up from under the lawn mower?
Did anyone see him when his fingers got cut off?
If your story is true and accurate, he's a complete idiot and a dead-beat. You'll need a lawyer, but if you get a good one, the moron doesn't have a prayer (if your story is dead-on accurate).
He got what he deserved for sticking his fingers under the lawnmower while it was running. He's SOOOO close to earning a Darwin Award. See if you can get him to voluntarily do something more dangerous (without a verbal agreement or a written agreement).
2006-07-04 08:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by deanyourfriendinky 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a legal matter however, He took it upon himself to operate the lawn mower and with that comes responsibility and knowing what is wrong and right and any fool knows you don't mess with any moving parts that can cause physical harm turn the damn thing off then mess with it. TOTALLY NOT YOUR CONCERN FOR HIM BEING AN IDIOT.
2006-07-04 08:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Carol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know nothing of Florida, and I couldn't tell from your question if he was trespassing or if he had permission to be on the property in question, or if it was his lawnmower or yours. But it sounds like he was definitely not your employee yet, and you didn't make it sound like there was any unsafe condition on your property. So there's reason to think he could not prevail. But your insurance company can decide for itself; let them know about it.
2006-07-04 13:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by A B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatetly, yeh its your problem. Allmost all courts will be on his side. Call your insurance, then kick his butt out for not paying the rent, and maybe hold any security for clean up ie blood on your lawn etc, and back rent.
2006-07-04 07:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that this is a legal matter that cannot be easily (or cheaply) decided outside of the court. If a burglar gets hurt stealing your stuff you can be held liable.
2006-07-04 07:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by lifeinquestion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well yeap.. since was inside your property you'll have to pay for it.
2006-07-04 07:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by ricardocobar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋