[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

THATS not what Florida Statute says, when a golfer breaks a window of a property they can call there homeowners policy and it will cover the property damaged!
The property that was damaged has a deductible that usually wont' cover it and furthermore were the heck does the homeowner have to pay for some idi*ts damage. That's not how i was raised, Village entitlement 101 at work unbelievable!!!

Then, how do you explain why a pro golfer on the tour is not responsible for injuries they cause to a spectator? Even if the spectator signs a waiver, it would not supercede a Florida statute or law if it existed.

[Cybersprings]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

What is ridiculous about accepting responsibility for your actions. You break it, you bought it.

Reading comprehension is important. My post stated that the comparison was ridiculous not accepting responsibility for your actions. If reading some of these ridiculous posts insulting everyone who does not agree with their positions caused someone's blood pressure to rise and have a heart attack or stroke, would they be willing to accept involuntary manslaughter responsibility plus financial responsibility. They wrote it. It caused the result. Or maybe the way the were raised would suddenly magically change.

[justjim]

Twice we lived on championship golf courses. My wife loved it and I looked at our purchase as a good investment and also enjoyed living on a golf course. It goes without saying anyone purchasing a home on a golf course should do their due diligence as to location on the course. In the years we lived on golf courses, we never had any property damage. If you purchase on a golf course and don’t do your due diligence, expect issues with golf balls and golfers. A bit off the subject, sorry but I hope its helpful for future reference if you plan to purchase or build on a TV golf course.

[chris38wise]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

OP, why don't you be a responsible adult and accept that you live on a golf course and the golfer was just playing golf? It was not his fault.

Just because someone is not at fault in an accident does not mean you are not responsible.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Whitley

That still doesn't answer the question clearly. They could be talking about a broken window "IF the golfer who hit the ball is not known". No?

No.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by chris38wise

Just because someone is not at fault in an accident does not mean you are not responsible.

Actually, that's backwards. In Florida, the golfer could be considered at fault since he hit the golf ball. But the homeowner who knowingly bought on the course has assumed all responsibility.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by chris38wise

Just because someone is not at fault in an accident does not mean you are not responsible.

Would you feel the same way if the ball went through the window, hit someone on the head, and they sued you for $50 million?

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Actually, that's backwards. In Florida, the golfer could be considered at fault since he hit the golf ball. But the homeowner who knowingly bought on the course has assumed all responsibility.

Nonsense! Just because you know the odds of having a ball hit your property are higher by living nearer the course, doesn't mean you accept the irresponsibility on the part of poor golfers. That is like saying a person who parks their car at the curb assumes all responsibility if someone crashes into their car while stationary and parked near the roadway.

[Jeanne wilson]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Sounds about right. I've had more than a few occasions where myself or someone in my golf group hit someone's home with their ball. I feel like 9 times out of 10 we would have no idea if we broke a window. It's not like the window would normally make a loud shatter noise like you would see in a movie.

Would we trespass to assess the damage, or retrieve the ball? Never.

They know if they broke a window! Someone broke the largest window in my condo. I went outside and looked at a man and he admitted to breaking it. Cost him nearly $4,000.00. He was a gentlemen about it...Thankfully!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Nonsense! Just because.

Re-read the post...............you don't understand the statement.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Jeanne wilson

They know if they broke a window! Someone broke the largest window in my condo. I went outside and looked at a man and he admitted to breaking it. Cost him nearly $4,000.00. He was a gentlemen about it...Thankfully!

That must have been one-mean look.

[Rosethorn]

Originally Posted by NewRealms

I lived on a golf course and loved it. There is a cost though. Believe it or not there are golfers who hook or slice. Our patio enclosure was a constant victim of bad form but I LOVED where I lived.

Why did you move?

Btw, we just bought a house in The Villages on the Tarpon Boil (Executive) Course.

I’m hoping that we don’t get hit with TOO many errant balls.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Nonsense! Just because you know the odds of having a ball hit your property are higher by living nearer the course, doesn't mean you accept the irresponsibility on the part of poor golfers. That is like saying a person who parks their car at the curb assumes all responsibility if someone crashes into their car while stationary and parked near the roadway.

Higher? How about guaranteed that a house on a golf course will be hit by a ball. That's about the third time somebody used the auto scenario in this thread. Still doesn't change the legalities on a golf course.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That must have been one-mean look.

Not necessarily. Some people are honest and will take responsibility for their actions and pay to repair or replace what they damage.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Not necessarily. Some people are honest and will take responsibility for their actions and pay to repair or replace what they damage.

humor sheldon, humor.