rent a house but can't climb trees on my property?

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twiggy

I just started renting a beautiful little house with some nice maple trees all around. I invited my crew over for some aerial rescue pratice. My landlord who lives next door came over and said we can't climb the trees. I rent the house and the property the trees are on. I have liability insurance for the house. Can he tell me I can't climb the trees? I'm not pruning or anything just rescue and footlock pratice.
 
Sounds like even if they can't tell you that, they will be a pain in the ass about it. Especially if you tell them they can't tell you. Sounds like an un winnable argument is what I'm saying. That sucks. Did they have a line of reason, or just flat no.
 
probably just worried he's going to get sued if someone gets hurt. agreed, not something worth fighting. sucks he lives next door. but then again you get to beat down his door when the pipes burst or there's no hot water.
 
What state do you live in twiggy? Different states will have different renters rights. Do you own the company? If the guys were on the clock for training they would be covered by workman's comp, therefore reducing any potential liability for the landlord.
 
wyoclimber said:
What state do you live in twiggy? Different states will have different renters rights. Do you own the company? If the guys were on the clock for training they would be covered by workman's comp, therefore reducing any potential liability for the landlord.
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Right...but then he has to call, probably leave a msg, then find a time to meet, then explain it to him and sign waivers and stuff. The landlord wants the easiest way out he can get and can probably find renters that wont give him this "headache".
Best bet is to wait until the landlord knows you better, appreciates you for what you do, and better yet, needs your services. Then make the deal. IMHO
If he's got trees I'll bet it won't be long.
 
jeffswede said:
They are his trees, stay out of them. If it was my property I would say that. You rent the house, he don't need a law suit because you think it is ok for you to use his rented trees to practice a technical exercise on his liability.
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Definitely not what you wanted to hear, but if I was the landlord, I'd have the same opinion. Wait and see if he warms up to you like TreeLogic suggests. Otherwise you might consider buying your own place. (I've climbed all my trees :))

If you do rent again, ask the homeowner before signing the lease. I'd be surprised if most didn't take a dim view of assuming any risk from a renter---especially before they know you at all.
 
Good points everybody's making. And I agree with treezybreez, if he thinks he's getting professional work out of it for free, he's gonna be a lot more receptive to the idea. I wouldn't go bugging him about it though. Remember, renting is an ongoing relationship.

But as far as bringing a crew over for rescue training on his property without his permission, that's a no go. Probably forever.
 
My landlords are also my neighbors, but I climb "My" trees, and theirs... Have friends come over and teach them to climb, and my 6 year old too... Even do work trade for rent at times... Give it time, if they are reasonable they will come around. If they are a stick in the mud, well other issues may arise and you look for something else. Do you operate your business from your rented house?
 
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