[Mike123]

lots off opinions here.

[Jima64]

I think this partially reflects on the neighbor and his attitude about access to his yard for work to be performed.

[JoMar]

Most contractors will repair any damage.....have you talked to your neighbor or the contractor?

[Garywt]

Contact should be made and everything should be returned to how it was found. I know someone putting in a pool or major landscaping may need to cross property but it should be all approved before hand.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Contact should be made and everything should be returned to how it was found. I know someone putting in a pool or major landscaping may need to cross property but it should be all approved before hand.

We are having that happen right now. The neighbor and the contractor both asked permission and we are very sure that they will restore all back to normal. Knowing them, I know they are very concerned that things are a little torn up looking. We are very lucky to have such nice folks living next to us and we hope they enjoy their new pool. Grass grows back.

[Neils]

Gracie
Ask the neighbor for a free pool pass.

[davem4616]

I understand your sense of being taken for granted....I've felt that way too at times with various contractors here in the villages doing work on my street

Ya just have to relax a little and politely speak up

the fellow that cuts the grass for the house next to us constantly parks his truck/trailer in such a way that when he opens the trailer gate it extends half way across the front of my driveway and he was leaving it down

I finally went out to the kid (and he is a young man) and asked him if he would close the gate to his trailer once he pulls his mower out, incase I needed to back out of my garage.

The kid was fine with that and did that. He came again today while I was out, when I returned, the tail gate was down, halfway across my driveway

If I cut grass all day in the hot sun, I'd most likely be constantly on 'auto pilot' too....
not a lot you can do about it...they are what they are

[Mike123]

Count yourself lucky to have neighbors who understand their responsibility and take care of it.

[matandch]

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Life is short.

[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by davem4616

I understand your sense of being taken for granted....I've felt that way too at times with various contractors here in the villages doing work on my street

Ya just have to relax a little and politely speak up

the fellow that cuts the grass for the house next to us constantly parks his truck/trailer in such a way that when he opens the trailer gate it extends half way across the front of my driveway and he was leaving it down

I finally went out to the kid (and he is a young man) and asked him if he would close the gate to his trailer once he pulls his mower out, incase I needed to back out of my garage.

The kid was fine with that and did that. He came again today while I was out, when I returned, the tail gate was down, halfway across my driveway

If I cut grass all day in the hot sun, I'd most likely be constantly on 'auto pilot' too....
not a lot you can do about it...they are what they are

Park behind his trailer gate, he might ‘get it’ then...

[banjobob]

I probably would have stopped it , not driving on my lawn without my permission from me. Neighbor should have asked and also the contractor.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Most contractors will repair any damage.....have you talked to your neighbor or the contractor?

Yes. Have you talked to them? Have you said anything at all? I have dealt with contractors a couple of times and they have always stopped at my door n let me know whats going on. Never have they left behind damage. You say theyre rude. Well, you may find they arent rude when you go talk to them. Dont you know your neighbor well enough to talk to them too? Go talk directly to them instead of contacting someone at the Villages who arent going to help you anyway

[Petersweeney]

I take my grass seriously and would be upset if the neighbor took my grass for granted or didn’t have presence of mind to talk to me first.

[Cassieb]

Originally Posted by Mike123

Is this the new norm? Trespassing when doing work on a neighbors property. Not asking for permission? Not repairing damage done to my lawn? Seems like people are just rude, think they can ask for forgiveness instead of permission. I don't recall any easements to my property that allow neighbors landscapers to drive vehicles and other equipment over my property causing ruts and changing the landscaping on my property while doing work on their customers. Do I really have to get legal and take both the neighbor and the landscaper to small claims court? Seems like good manors would dictate they ask if any damage was done and just repair it. Is there any venue to report this at the villages?

You are correct. People are rude and self centered. They don't ask they just cut across your property without a care for your feelings. I am sure they would not like it if you did the same to theirs.

[Billy1]

Watered and fertilized friendships will grow back too.