The lease says I am responsible for yard maintenance and so I mow the lawn and trim the hedges, but these are big maple trees we're talking about (30+ feet tall) and will require hiring a professional tree service.
2007-10-30 08:44:38 · 6 answers · asked by gamera 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I require all of my renters to maintain the yards. However, I would not even allow them to trim full grown trees.
Simply refuse and if they are a hazard call your city.
BTW, many cities will trim trees close to public roads for you free of charge.
2007-10-30 09:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Landlord 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are responsible for yard maintenance. I agree with that.
BUT those trees are "above & beyond normal maintenance".
An example would be when you move out, instead of having the carpets cleaned, painting done & a general clean, he has the carpet replaced & the house gutted.
The trees need a professional tree person. If you attempted it you could be badly injured, the trees could fall on the house and other equally bad things could happen.
Your landlord is very wrong & you are very correct to refuse. Don't let him talk you into paying for any part of it either.
2007-10-30 09:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal lawn maintenance is what you are doing, a weekly cutting of lawn, trimming of hedges etc. The trimming of trees is beyond that scope, and he should be responsible for that. That is tantamount to him saying, yes you are responsible for the heat. So you pay for the oil or whatever, and then comes back and says you need to replace the furnace.
2007-10-30 10:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is his job. Everything is his responsiblity. If any plumbing or electricity needs re wiriing etc. it comes out of his pocket, unless otherwise signed in your agreement. Does the lease go into any futher detail about "yard maintenance"?HOw long have you been living there? When was the last time the trees were trimmed? worst case scenerio don't trim them. He may try to take it out of your damage deposit when you leave, but you just have to argue that it was not damage and therefore does not apply.
2007-10-30 09:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would check with a lawyer because MAINTENANCE of
any kind is usually the OWNER'S responsibility, you don't
own the property, however, how specific is your lease
about lawn and trimming? You can consult with a Lawyer
I'm sure the Court would see 30 ft tall trees and get
estimates the Owner's Responsibility (since it would be
a tax write off for the owner) and an excessive burden
to the RENTER, Definitely consult with a Real Estate
Attorney.
2007-10-30 08:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This may be a squabble that either the phone, cable or electric company can help you out with....Are the trees interfering with any power, cable, telephone, etc lines??? If they are, the respective company may be responsible for it.
As for who's responsible. Ultimately, I would think the H/O is responsible. It's his/her property and therefore their responsibility. Also, if you were to do it yourself and a big branch fell and broke a window, damaged the roof, etc. who would then be responsible to pay for the damages.
Good luck, but I would call the utility companies if there are cables/wires being interfered with.
2007-10-30 08:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by kiddo235 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋