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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluey View Post
    I can understand your not wanting to put them off side. I personally think it should go back on them. I have a clause in all my quotes that says any breakages that occur from items hidden in the grass becoming projectiles we will not cover. When I get a new client I go through this with them and particularly if it is overgrown or with rubble around. Gravel in garden beds or scoria or big wood chips all fall into the bracket. Anything really. I did this after I replaced an $800 sliding door that I broke with with a toy truck that was hidden in the long grass. I thought about it afterwards and it was not my fault. I have never had one problem from then on. But touch wood have not broken another window either
    im with u bluey i might add that to my quotes from now on how would u work it tho???

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    Quote Originally Posted by TOO EASY YARD CARE View Post
    im with u bluey i might add that to my quotes from now on how would u work it tho???
    Just have conditions statement at the end of the quote. Glass n Grass put me onto it with terms for payment and the addition of defaulters fees. You can add things like the window breakages to protect yourself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TOO EASY YARD CARE View Post
    im with u bluey i might add that to my quotes from now on how would u work it tho???
    This is what mine says, haven't sought legal advice or anything but it's pretty self explanatory:

    " Please be aware we do not accept liability for any breakages due to flying objects. The safest thing to do is cover low windows, glass sliding doors and remove cars from any areas that may be affected."

    I've only broken my own window since I've been using it so it hasn't been challenged yet.

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    Just in case the client's insurers want to pursue you for the cost, I suggest that in addition to the client warranting the yard is free of objects that may become projectiles and that you are indemnified against damages, that you add :
    1. in case damages is sought, your liability will be limited to $50 per incident
    2. client accepts to reimburse cost associated with damage to equipment, medical expenses and downtime in event of incident as a result of striking concealed objects in lawn.
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    Tight arse Tuesday lives
    4 phone calls for quotes yesterday,all in the area I'm doing today,great me thinks.
    Every single one was a either **** access or **** block .
    Every one of them was looking for a beer money bob.
    Not so much grumpy but laughable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TOO EASY YARD CARE View Post
    would u be able to post up the form so we can see how it all looks
    I would if I knew how to
    I think I might be able to email...
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    I am going to discuss liability from now on with my clients. The difficulty arises from the fact that all the land I service is considered public land under body corporate control.
    I already wont mow any lawns with cars, play equipment, toys or dog poo on them.
    For the main part as I mow every fortnight the grass is rarely long enough to hide anything anyway.
    I will definitely be more careful from now on that is for sure

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    oops
    double post

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    Quote Originally Posted by BCMS View Post
    I am going to discuss liability from now on with my clients. The difficulty arises from the fact that all the land I service is considered public land under body corporate control.
    I already wont mow any lawns with cars, play equipment, toys or dog poo on them.
    For the main part as I mow every fortnight the grass is rarely long enough to hide anything anyway.
    I will definitely be more careful from now on that is for sure
    U cant be, u did everything right, u were just stiff!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlins Property Services View Post
    I would if I knew how to
    I think I might be able to email...
    I would be interested too if you feel really generous.

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    Maybe if I...or if I do this ...and that...ok....brain fade...this took some thinking...I hope this worked.
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    Ahhh crap....
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    Things that make me grumpy, get to a lawn yesterday and mosst of the house was on the lawn courtsey of a drunk driver,,next lawn was all dug up and the owner came out excitly going on about his new landscaping,retaining walls and gardens and no lawn,i was thinking crap another lawn lost while looking excited about his grand plans,,

    Next job the Honda came off the back off the trailer and landed on the highway,i forgot to put the back flap up,,first time ever,,then i put a rock thru a window,,last time that happened was 15 years ago then i lost my car keys,,thats never happend before on the job,turns out they were on the back table,,i pull my wallet out to give change for someone and left a note,,i must have pulled my keys out to get to my wallet,,

    Shortly i have three dogs to walk as a house minding thing,,one dog does not like males and bit one guy on the balls,,

    What will the rest of the week bring

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sandgroper View Post
    Things that make me grumpy, get to a lawn yesterday and mosst of the house was on the lawn courtsey of a drunk driver,,next lawn was all dug up and the owner came out excitly going on about his new landscaping,retaining walls and gardens and no lawn,i was thinking crap another lawn lost while looking excited about his grand plans,,

    Next job the Honda came off the back off the trailer and landed on the highway,i forgot to put the back flap up,,first time ever,,then i put a rock thru a window,,last time that happened was 15 years ago then i lost my car keys,,thats never happend before on the job,turns out they were on the back table,,i pull my wallet out to give change for someone and left a note,,i must have pulled my keys out to get to my wallet,,

    Shortly i have three dogs to walk as a house minding thing,,one dog does not like males and bit one guy on the balls,,

    What will the rest of the week bring
    You Should have stayed in bed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sandgroper View Post
    Things that make me grumpy, get to a lawn yesterday and mosst of the house was on the lawn courtsey of a drunk driver,,next lawn was all dug up and the owner came out excitly going on about his new landscaping,retaining walls and gardens and no lawn,i was thinking crap another lawn lost while looking excited about his grand plans,,

    Next job the Honda came off the back off the trailer and landed on the highway,i forgot to put the back flap up,,first time ever,,then i put a rock thru a window,,last time that happened was 15 years ago then i lost my car keys,,thats never happend before on the job,turns out they were on the back table,,i pull my wallet out to give change for someone and left a note,,i must have pulled my keys out to get to my wallet,,

    Shortly i have three dogs to walk as a house minding thing,,one dog does not like males and bit one guy on the balls,,

    What will the rest of the week bring
    sounds like a Clark Griswald movie
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