I hired a lawn service company to mow my lawns, pick the weeds, etc. They came twice and on 1 visit, they cracked my window. I paid them for the first service, however I don't think I should have to pay them for the time they came and cracked my window. What does everyone think? Should I pay them? I don't plan on holding them liable for the cracked window.
2007-12-14 05:28:44 · 16 answers · asked by Ruff 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't think you should pay them. They are destroying your home. You are being nice by not holding them liable.
Good luck!
2007-12-14 05:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by JNH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it in terms of business accounting: There are incoming money columns and outgoing expense columns
Each item coming in or going out is a justified amount.
So pay them and they need to recover your expense for the window if proof of fault can be found
Foramlly write the lawn service (proof of documentations) citing why you believe they are at fault for the window breakage, provide any proof substantiating your claim which can be a list of chronicled events to actual photos of the occurence and of course photos of the present damage. Submit at least 3 different quotes citing cost of repair/replacement. Verbal can result in misunderstandings or escalated arguments. The lawn service should place in writing their intent and manner of how they will solve the problem (documentation)
Should they still not compensate you, consider the possibility of small claims court. However, take in mind the value of your time (loss of work, filing fees, etc.) to warrant the pursuit. Otherwise, look at the reality you may have to contract a different lawn service if a mutual agreement cannot be rendered
Good luck and much prayers
2007-12-14 13:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Spicy Song Yung 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should pay them, but tell them that you are unhappy because your window was broken. If they don't offer to fix it, then I would hire a new lawn care service.
2007-12-14 13:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by *Almost ready* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they completed the job - then you are obligated to pay them. If the window was cracked through no fault of their own -- such as small debris from your lawn, then of course they are not liable. If the mower guy came up and put his fist through it then they are liable.
2007-12-14 13:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't plan on holding them liable for breaking the window, then of course you should pay them.
2007-12-14 13:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by David P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe by law you need to pay them for the service they provided and deal with the window separately.
2007-12-14 13:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by twinkletoes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure they did it? You are holding them liable by not paying them, ask them to fix the window if they did it.
2007-12-14 13:33:37 · answer #7 · answered by Waas up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pay them for services rendered. If you wish, present the owner with a bill for the broken window or turn it over to your home owners insurance.
If they take you to court, you will lose.....
2007-12-14 15:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much is it going to cost to fix the window? Have that assessed, then offer to pay them the difference.
2007-12-14 13:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by erin A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should pay them because they did the job you pay them to do. but as for the window? you should let them deal with that, they r a company after all, they must have sum kind of insurance policy for this type of thing
2007-12-14 13:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they are destroying your property they are liable to pay for a new window, I don't know if you can deduct it from their services unless both parties mutually agree to settle. Unless they are total d-heads I don't see why they won't pay for a new window
2007-12-14 13:32:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋