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coffeebean 07-31-2022 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 2120754)
We have a pool, and none of our neighbors have asked to use it when we go away. One person did ask if they could bring their dogs over to swim.

Seriously? You are kidding. Right???

JSR22 07-31-2022 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2120878)
Seriously? You are kidding. Right???

I am not kidding. There are not any safe places for dogs to swim here other than pools.

Sherry8bal 07-31-2022 12:44 PM

There is too much liability that COULD happen to take this risk. Neighbors always say "it's okay" but if something dire were to happen, they would be the first ones to see their lawyer. I would not take any chances.

Topspinmo 07-31-2022 01:25 PM

Even if someone would give me permission I would NOT go on there property. Why? Opens me up for liability. I was taught never go on property unless I was going to front door, which IMO only legal way.

TOMCAT 07-31-2022 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MSGirl (Post 2120784)
Maybe it’s me, but besides the liability issue, I think it’s a little nervy of the neighbors!

Yes, I agree.

TOMCAT 07-31-2022 03:40 PM

I remember a friend of mine drove a co-worker home because the car broke down. On the way to driving that co-worker home, my friend got into a fender-bender and that co-worker sued her insurance company. Made her premiums go up. No good deed goes unpunished.

BlueStarAirlines 07-31-2022 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2120838)
Maybe I'm missing something, but with so many pools available, why would you ask to use someone's private pool. In fact, why would anyone want a private pool?

I can swim whenever I want at any time I want. Since I'm still working, I often jump in several times throughout the day, where it would be impossible if I had to go to the rec center. During events like COVID when the rec centers were shut down, I was able to still swim. When my kids and grandkids come to TV, I don't need to find the nearest family pool.

I've also had neighbors ask if they can use my pool, so private pools must be a desirable thing....

GizmoWhiskers 08-01-2022 06:16 AM

Yeah, just say no and direct them to all the many many pools in TV, too much liability not to.

Lisas61 08-01-2022 09:16 AM

I am shocked anyone would even ask. If your expensive pool has an issue that needs repair will they help to fix it? There are 106 pools or something like that here. Go use one of those or pay $100,000 to put your own pool in. People just blow my mind.

Keefelane66 08-01-2022 09:28 AM

It’s called common sense.

Garywt 08-01-2022 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2120236)
If you don't lock the door, your defense against liability is compromised. Florida law has an "attractive nuisance" doctrine. So, if a child drowns in the pool, you can be held liable.

Most neighbors would understand if they were asked not to use the pool. On a different note, why do you put a u in neighbors? Just curious, I see it a lot.

retiredguy123 08-01-2022 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2121283)
Most neighbors would understand if they were asked not to use the pool. On a different note, why do you put a u in neighbors? Just curious, I see it a lot.

I didn't do it, the OP did.

"Neighbor" is U.S. English. "Neighbour" is British English. I guess both spellings are technically correct.

Red Rose 08-01-2022 02:51 PM

That is a VERY nervy neighbor to expect that. Absolutely do not do it. Too much liability on your part. Lock the door and give maintenance person a key.

Garywt 08-01-2022 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2121295)
I didn't do it, the OP did.

"Neighbor" is U.S. English. "Neighbour" is British English. I guess both spellings are technically correct.

Ok, maybe too much British English coming over, lol. When my company was bought out but a British company where were a few words that just dint fit with spell check.

Calisport 08-01-2022 10:29 PM

Tell the neighbors "Hell No" not just "NO"


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