[cjrjck]

Originally Posted by JGibson

My Airbnb neighbor has decided to put their grill a foot away from the side of my house and all the smoke and grease is on my side wall.

Before I ask them to move it closer to their house what are the rules for how close a grill can be to your neighbor's house or even your own house?

Maybe it is a cultural thing, but the southerner in me would lead me to ask the tenant and likely the owner to move the grill. Long before I would call the fire department or try to move it myself (which I highly advise against in a stand your ground state). I live in a CYV with stucco walls and can't even begin to picture my neighbors trying to scale the 5 to 6 foot wall. But if either asked me to move my grill under the circumstances your raise, I would not hesitate to do so.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Thank you everyone for your insight and advice greatly appreciated.

I have pictures for proof when I move it and my reason for moving it.

Also I will stop by the VPSD and show them the pics.

I don't think there is any damage that a pressure washing can't fix.

Sad thing is everyone on our block pressure washes each other's neighborhoods side wall as it's more convenient for everyone and don't have to go in neighbors yard but this Airbnb owner won't so I still pressure wash my other neighbors side wall and mine.

They are also negligent about the weeds and landscaping, I hate to be that guy filing out a complaint but they're giving me no choice.

Thanks everyone.

I have never heard of pressure washing a neighbor's house. I recently had my house washed, but I only had the 4 sides of my house washed. I would hate to leave a side of my house unwashed and to depend on my next door neighbor washing it for me. I don't think this is a common practice in The Villages. Has anyone else heard of this?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have never heard of pressure washing a neighbor's house. I recently had my house washed, but I only had the 4 sides of my house washed. I would hate to leave a side of my house unwashed and to depend on my next door neighbor washing it for me. I don't think this is a common practice in The Villages. Has anyone else heard of this?

Agree!

I don’t want somebody pressure washing my house, it’s not neighbors responsibility. Neighbors responsibility is NOT to damage my house. If does going to pay for damages to my satisfaction and I am very picky person. Some might as anal…

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have never heard of pressure washing a neighbor's house. I recently had my house washed, but I only had the 4 sides of my house washed. I would hate to leave a side of my house unwashed and to depend on my next door neighbor washing it for me. I don't think this is a common practice in The Villages. Has anyone else heard of this?

I didn't start the precedent of washing neighbors wall just went with the flow of the very friendly neighbors precedent, but it's in my side yard and I have to look at it through my windows so it's no big deal and my neighbor appreciates it as he is 85 years old and not capable.

If your hire someone they don't want to do the neighbors wall.

Though my real issue is the grill not the pressure washing.

I also had no plans to call VPSD only swing by the station house and have a chat on the subject.

I just want to make sure I'm on solid foundation on this subject.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I didn't start the precedent of washing neighbors wall just went with the flow of the very friendly neighbors precedent, but it's in my side yard and I have to look at it through my windows so it's no big deal and my neighbor appreciates it as he is 85 years old and not capable.

If your hire someone they don't want to do the neighbors wall.

Though my real issue is the grill not the pressure washing.

I also had no plans to call VPSD only swing by the station house and have a chat on the subject.

I just want to make sure I'm on solid foundation on this subject.

Egner's washed my house for $85. Not worth doing it myself. I doubt that they would wash the neighbor's wall because of the liability.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JGibson

My Airbnb neighbor has decided to put their grill a foot away from the side of my house and all the smoke and grease is on my side wall.

It's a CYV where my side wall is inside her fenced-in yard.

Before I ask them to move it closer to their house what are the rules for how close a grill can be to your neighbor's house or even your own house?

Regarding the OP 's initial question, here is the official reply I got from The Villages Public Safety office:

Hi,

Thank you for your question.
The placement of open flame grills codes apply only to condos and apartments.
There is no enforceable fire code for single family dwellings; however, there may be a restriction in your HOA rules and regulations.
Manufactures recommendations and best practice is to operate open flame grills at least 10 feet from structures; however, this is not enforceable through the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Seventh Edition.

Best Regards,

Edward D. Raulerson, Division Chief-Fire Prevention, CFPE
3035 S. Morse Boulevard | The Villages, Florida 32163
Direct: 352.205.8280 | Fax: 352.205.8290
Edward.Raulerson@DistrictGov.org | Village Community Development Districts

[patfla06]

That’s an inconsiderate thing to do.

I would move it also.

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Regarding the OP 's initial question, here is the official reply I got from The Villages Public Safety office:

Hi,

Thank you for your question.
The placement of open flame grills codes apply only to condos and apartments.
There is no enforceable fire code for single family dwellings; however, there may be a restriction in your HOA rules and regulations.
Manufactures recommendations and best practice is to operate open flame grills at least 10 feet from structures; however, this is not enforceable through the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Seventh Edition.

Best Regards,

Edward D. Raulerson, Division Chief-Fire Prevention, CFPE
3035 S. Morse Boulevard | The Villages, Florida 32163
Direct: 352.205.8280 | Fax: 352.205.8290
Edward.Raulerson@DistrictGov.org | Village Community Development Districts

Thanks for the research but I wonder if this applies to putting a grill on your neighbors wall.

The situation has been resolved in a peaceful matter but I will have to keep an eye on new renters moving back to my wall.

I need to find out who actually owns the house.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Thanks for the research but I wonder if this applies to putting a grill on your neighbors wall.

The situation has been resolved in a peaceful matter but I will have to keep an eye on new renters moving back to my wall.

I need to find out who actually owns the house.

You can search the address on the county real estate website. It will tell you the owner of the house.

[Maker]

Renters probably don't know all the fine points of the easements and property lines. Try knocking on their door and introduce yourself, and let them know that they need to move the grill off your property and away from your house. Perhaps they will right away and problem is solved.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Maker

Renters probably don't know all the fine points of the easements and property lines. Try knocking on their door and introduce yourself, and let them know that they need to move the grill off your property and away from your house. Perhaps they will right away and problem is solved.

Asking them to move the grill is the right approach.

But realize, the easement allows them use of the property right up to the house.

[Maker]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Asking them to move the grill is the right approach.

But realize, the easement allows them use of the property right up to the house.

Using the property does not include causing damage. Renters have a security deposit that they would forfeit to cover damages, so they have an incentive not to do that.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Maker

Using the property does not include causing damage. Renters have a security deposit that they would forfeit to cover damages, so they have an incentive not to do that.

Please read again what I was replying to. The discussion was about the fine points of easement lines, not damage.

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can search the address on the county real estate website. It will tell you the owner of the house.

Thanks I will do that.

To reiterate the issue has been solved peacefully and I was only trying to gain some insight on certain rules.

I would rather the owner tell her tenants about the grill then me having to knock on their door every time a new tenant comes in and moves the grill.