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Theres something hilariously unpredictable about neighbors.

One day theyre borrowing your lawn mowerthe next, theyre asking for a piece of your yard, literally.

You never really know which request might come knocking at your door.

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Well, its not.

The neighbor sweetened the deal by promising to restore the grass to its original state.

But the OP wasnt entirely sold on this neighborly bargain.

A toy tractor and dump truck in a sandbox, depicting a construction-themed play in a neighbor’s yard.

Totally convincing, right?

But the OP kept their cool.

Bold move, but the OP wasnt about to be outmaneuvered.

Text discussing neighbors requesting a yard use waiver for construction access.

A quick check of their plat design and deed revealed that there was no such easement.

Nice try, dude.

The Reddit jury advised the OP not to sign the sketchy waiver and so would thepros.

Text about neighbors needing yard use, mentioning irrigation and internet lines beneath.

A waiver is a legal document that could limit your rights, so read it carefully.

Look out for clauses about liabilitywhos responsible if something goes wrong?

Also, check for repair commitments: are they specific, or are they just vague promises?

Backyard pool with lounge chairs and a modern guest house surrounded by trees in the neighbors' yard.

Sure, you might feel like a bad neighbor, but your yard isnt a community pool noodle.

Bonus points if you manage to stay politebecause you never know when youll need to borrow that lawn mower.

Check out the results:

Text about neighbors needing a waiver due to yard construction by a pool company.

Text expressing concerns about signing a waiver related to a neighbor’s yard use, due to errors and legal issues.

Person knocking on a neighbor’s door, surrounded by greenery, in a cozy yard setting.

Project manager discusses neighbors yard use issues, offering solutions and drafting a new waiver for consideration.

Text discussing neighbors, yard use, and an electrical easement disagreement.

Text discussing the risks and stipulations of allowing neighbors yard use for construction access.

Three people discussing documents in a neighbor’s yard, with two men wearing shirts and a woman in a red dress.

Reddit discussion about neighbors' yard use and easement issues related to a pool installation.

Reddit discussion about issues regarding neighbors-yard-use and liability concerns.

Discussion about neighbors-yard-use concerns, including ground protection and damage mitigation during a snowstorm.

Reddit comments discussing neighbors, legal advice, and pool company management related to yard use.

Comment discussing an issue with a neighbor’s yard use, highlighting lack of proper communication and manipulation.

Text post discussing a neighbor’s yard use issue with reasons why the land is not suitable for shared usage.

Comment discussing conditions for allowing neighbors' yard use, focusing on damage compensation and repair responsibilities.

Reddit comment discussing property and easement rights related to neighbors-yard-use.

Text discussing neighbors' yard use, suggesting crane usage to avoid yard disturbance and address pressure concerns.

Text advice about neighbors-yard-use issues with a focus on company professionalism.

Comment discussing potential risks of neighbors disrupting a yard irrigation system.

Text response discussing neighbors-yard-use and legal advice regarding unauthorized yard access.