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I have a neighbour who has never cut his grass once. It must be 10"-12" tall if it could stand straight up. What would you guys do? It makes the street look like crap. I know in Mississauga there used to be a bylaw that if you let your grass get to long then they would cut it for you and then charge you. I welcome any suggestions.

No offense but I say get over it. There have been enough posts here on people complaining about grass not being cut, xmas lights not being taken down or landscaping looking like crap. I too would be PISSSED if I had a neigbour like that. However, I'm not the type to confront so I'd have to live with it. That's all you can do. At the same time I'd hate it if a neigbour was peeking out their window at me and calling the town on me because my property isn't up to their standards. Catch 22 I suppose?

I would think grass that is a foot high and weeds that reach past a grown mans knees, is reason to complain. If home owners can't keep there property at least half decent, they should move into a condo, apartment, or town home complex where the property is cared for, for them.

Just my 2 cents.

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Clean Yard By-Law
http://www.milton.ca/execserv/bylaws_ar ... By-law.pdf



Main By-Law Page - Town of Milton
http://www.milton.ca/Services-services%20%20-55.htm

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I too think it looks horrible when people don't take care of their lawns etc. (I agree with the poster that said, move to a condo where it is taken care of for u, if u cant be bothered)

I would ask my neighbour if I could help them out and cut their lawn for them (perhaps they CAN'T do it for a physical reason. Or maybe they have another valid reason, and could use the help) And if there is no reason at least they know that u think it needs to be done.

I had a neighbour who didn't own a lawnmower (where I lived last, in Woodbridge), and his grass would get really long also. He could not afford to buy a mower (a long story that was very legitimate) and he was reticent to ask neighbours for their mowers because he was shy. Karma is a circle, pay it forward. Instead of reporting someone like that to the authorities, why not go to their door first and ask them if they could use a hand? Human kindness goes a long way. If you do that and the person is rude or horrible to you, then at least you tried. Being the self appointed lawn-police does no one any good. I'd respectfully suggest you try being a neighbour first. Offer to cut their grass for them. If the thought of that offends you, then I'd suggest that monitoring the length of their lawn could be construed as no less offensive in some circles. Be what you'd want other people to be towards you if you ever found yourself in a bad place (for whatever reason). Always a good rule of thumb.

Blessings,
DS

dsimone;
Very well said!!

Lol, AussieinMilton, You just like cutting the grass so u dont have to hear your wife singing.

I cant agree more, about cutting the neighbours grass for them. I believe in pay it forward, do unto other etc.....

I would suggest though, that you ask first before you cut or groom for them. I used to water our old neighbours lawn when I did ours, she freaked out on me Also, you will be going on their property so u should ask.

I always shovel the snow in front of my neighbours house when I am doing our sidewalk (and we share a driveway, so I try to do their side too)

Cheers!

I think that intention is very nice but you might also get the opposite reaction - like telling you to mind your own business. Tread carefully - you just never know people these days - sad to say - but true.

There is a bylaw in Milton about this very issue. You can review it here:
http://milton.ca/execserv/bylaws_archive/098-2005%20Clean%20Yards%20By-law.pdf

You cannot know what reaction you will get until you try. Approaching someone out of consideration or kindness is always worth at least one try. People these days need to give other people just a little more human kindness and courtesy before resorting to negative retribution. One benefit of the doubt can go a long way towards engendering a neighbourhood, as opposed to a vigilante watch committee.

I have a similar problem, my neighbour neglects his lawn and is directly attached to my lawn. My solution I keep cutting into his lawn to increase my lot size, the longer he goes without cutting the bigger my front lawn becomes...I know it annoys him. Sorry I am evil.

I never said it's not worth a try. I think it's a lovely gesture if done the right way. Some people just get their hackles up and are suspicious of others and their motives.

My thoughts exactly.

For every legitimate hardluck/disability/legitimate reason there are 10 others who just don't care and figure they can do whatever they want with their property.