by tdc123 » Sat Apr 26, 2014 06:38 pm
My dog got out of our fence back in October and fell into a neighbors above ground pool. (Only time my dog has ever gotten out) We paid $132 for Pool company to come out inspect the pool and place a patch. The owner of pool would not allow the pool company to perform a test to see if it had any other possible leaks. His daughter plays over at our house and says it is not leaking. We spoke to an insurance adjuster and he said that if we filed on insurance it would only pay to have it patched due to the age of the liner. However, we can't file on homeowners because we had a large claim this year due to water damage and agent advised us not to.
The owner of the pool has given us an estimate to fix his pool for 1,278.01. Which includes new liner, install, chemicals, salt, water, sewer. The actual liner is $500 and install is $325. I truly want to do the right thing, but we honestly can't afford to almost buy them a new pool. I can see replacing liner if it was only a few years old, but 6 years old! He is lucky it has lasted this long according to pool company. He does not have a fence around pool, but does have a deck and I think a gate. Are we responsible for all that this neighbor is expecting? I am more than happy to work with them and prorate cost etc. However, I do not feel like my dog should have even been able to fall in the pool. What if it was a child? My dog is a great dane not a water dog . He completely had no clue what he was stepping on. Completely stressed because I want to make it right, but honestly can't afford what he wants. Should we do all this neighbor is expecting?
The owner of the pool has given us an estimate to fix his pool for 1,278.01. Which includes new liner, install, chemicals, salt, water, sewer. The actual liner is $500 and install is $325. I truly want to do the right thing, but we honestly can't afford to almost buy them a new pool. I can see replacing liner if it was only a few years old, but 6 years old! He is lucky it has lasted this long according to pool company. He does not have a fence around pool, but does have a deck and I think a gate. Are we responsible for all that this neighbor is expecting? I am more than happy to work with them and prorate cost etc. However, I do not feel like my dog should have even been able to fall in the pool. What if it was a child? My dog is a great dane not a water dog . He completely had no clue what he was stepping on. Completely stressed because I want to make it right, but honestly can't afford what he wants. Should we do all this neighbor is expecting?
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:44 pm Post Subject:
I'd simply explain your point of few, as explained to you by the pool company. Let them know you are willing to pay what you owe, but that this does not include all the new items mentioned. If the person does not want to accept this, let them file suit against you. It would be in small claims and I think you can easily support your version of what you owe.
If the other person is not going to be reasonable then there is nothing you can do about it.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2014 05:58 am Post Subject:
If the other person is not going to be reasonable then there is nothing you can do about it.
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