Interesting scenerio - Page 2

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@queendiva wrote:
With the proper written contract? In a heartbeat!
I agree, I would want a release of liability.

Interesting perspective, but liabilty of what?

The house has insurance, there is a security system in place and active.

The plants and flowers on the porch are going to die this winter, so no fear there.

It is in our best interest that the yard, landscaping, etc are all well maintained as they are our neighbor and we do not want to live next to a bramble patch. Although the HOA would fine them for not maintaining the grounds, but still who wants that?

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

Yes, I'd be happy to do so....especially since you already seem to have a high opinion of them.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@queendiva wrote:
With the proper written contract? In a heartbeat!
I agree, I would want a release of liability.
Interesting perspective, but liabilty of what?
The house has insurance, there is a security system in place and active.

The plants and flowers on the porch are going to die this winter, so no fear there.

It is in our best interest that the yard, landscaping, etc are all well maintained as they are our neighbor and we do not want to live next to a bramble patch. Although the HOA would fine them for not maintaining the grounds, but still who wants that?

@Abrowneyegirl Because you are exchanging money and significant money at that, you don't want them blaming for NOT doing something they say you were paid to do or a situation arising from something they said you did or caused by your being on their property. Spell it all out. An honest person would have zero problem doing that.

Release and hold harmless should be your lead in.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

Yes why not, it benefits both of you. The house across the street from me was in foreclosure for almost 2 years became an overgrown rundown eyesore that was broken into & the complete kitchen ripped out during the night. I can't tell you how many calls I made trying to get the home secured & nothing was done. Kids entered the open home & had a party that further damaged the house & broke booze bottles all over the 1 acre property. I'd help out a neighbor who cared about their property & the neighborhood for free.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

We live in a litigious society.

Sooo many things could go wrong with this arrangement.

- If a flyer wasn't removed quickly & the house was burglerized,

would you be held liable?

- What happens if you're on vacation?

- Or if your own family had an emergency causing YOUto be away for an extended time?

- What if the Realtor decides the quality of work you are doing doesn't warrant payment?

- Or if the Realtor 'forgets' to pay for several months?

Leave this to the Realtor.

It's in THEIR best interest to keep this property up to date.

That should include the day-to-day upkeep as well.

The cash sounds good, but a yr-1/2 from now, when you're slogging

through rain/snow/heat to take care of someone else's house,

the B Factor will be strong.

"Judge Judy" has made a career out of stuff like this.

noodleann · ‎06-10-2015

I don't believe they're willing to pay "several hundred dollars" for flowerbox watering and flyer removal. It's the "watch over the house" you'd be paid for. Sounds like they're probably expecting a constant surveillance. Taking on this responsibility would mean that anything that happens would be on you in the dynamics of the arrangement, regardless of what a written agreement stipulated, and stand to sour your future relationship with the couple.

This will sound cynical, but it may be also a way to soften you up in case they plan massive, disruptive changes to the property when they finally move in--or before they get there. You might also be expected to oversee work, the way you're agreeing to check on the work done by the Realtor's yard care service.

The Realtor being willing to pay you "in cash" for rendering a service doesn't speak very highly of the Realtor, assuming this is an end-run around reporting taxable income. If she'd do this, I'd wonder if this whole proposal is on the level.

AngusandBuddhasMom · ‎03-10-2010

@noodleann wrote:
I don't believe they're willing to pay "several hundred dollars" for flowerbox watering and flyer removal. It's the "watch over the house" you'd be paid for. Sounds like they're probably expecting a constant surveillance. Taking on this responsibility would mean that anything that happens would be on you in the dynamics of the arrangement, regardless of what a written agreement stipulated, and stand to sour your future relationship with the couple.

This will sound cynical, but it may be also a way to soften you up in case they plan massive, disruptive changes to the property when they finally move in--or before they get there. You might also be expected to oversee work, the way you're agreeing to check on the work done by the Realtor's yard care service.

The Realtor being willing to pay you "in cash" for rendering a service doesn't speak very highly of the Realtor, assuming this is an end-run around reporting taxable income. If she'd do this, I'd wonder if this whole proposal is on the level.

I was thinking that as well unless it is coming from a petty cash account. But still contract and possible 1090 form since you are acting as the agent for the Realtor. There is something missing from this scenario, jmo