My neighbors are doing major renovations on their house. They've hadWork done prior to this. hiring some very unprofessional workers. Based ...

Question

My neighbors are doing major renovations on their house. They've had

Work done prior to this. hiring some very unprofessional workers. Based on

This history I do not want to grant them access to our property to do the

Repair work. What do I need to do to ensure they don't go on our property?

Answer

You can give them written notice that they may not use your property. If they do, they will be trespassing. Warn them in your letter that they will be liable for any damage that they cause. But unless you can put up physical barriers, you cannot prevent them from going on your property. If they cause damage, you may go after them to recover for any damage.

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