I'm the president of my neighborhood condo association and we are located across the street from a public golf course. A few residents with units facing the the golf course have complained that their windows have been broken by golfers at the course. What recourse do we have against the golf course for our damaged private property?
2006-07-27 09:44:36 · 8 answers · asked by othellonuevo 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not sure what you can do. I've had friends who drove by golf courses and had their windshields broken. When one complained, they said she had to show them the ball to prove the ball broke her windshield. I had another friend bring the ball in, and they said they didn't know which customer hit the ball.
I also drove around with a real estate agent once. She said it's a bad idea to live close to a golf course if you have young children. They can get injured playing outdoors.
Without videotape showing a golfer hitting a ball that breaks a window, I don't think you have much legal leverage.
Helping them pay for netting might be your best bet. Homeowners insurance might help, but there might be a $200 or $500 deductible. Plus, it's the peace of mind you are after, not the $200 to fix a window every few years.
2006-07-27 09:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by jveryrad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can complain to the golf course, they may be required to put up a fence to keep their balls inside their peoperty. Check with the city about this problem, maybe they can require the fence.
The condo association could get replacement storm windows made that are made from plexiglass to help the effected owners.
2006-07-27 09:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have any recourse, unless you know for a fact who did the damage. You can't sue the course because it was an obvious liablility when you moved to the property. What you can do is purchase hurricane film for your windows. That won't necessary stop the windows from breaking, but will keep them from shattering, which is especially importanty when you have absentee owners. FORE!
2006-07-27 09:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by gorjess_b2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to the homeowner to purchase a home warranty for things like that. They could also put up nets for preventive maintenance.
2006-07-27 09:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by amaya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think paint ball gun practice from your front yard would be interesting
they should put up netting - I am sure if the association "picketed" the place on saturday and sunday morning they would be interested in putting it up.
or tell them you wil help pay for the netting.
not much else you can do
2006-07-27 23:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by jewells_40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take his golf club
2006-07-27 09:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could always move.........
2006-07-27 10:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by jeff b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none...
2006-07-27 09:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋