awkward neighbour

[MAPLE LEAF]

I am felling a oak tree in a garden in a couple of weeks for a client the tree concerned is in the neighbours garden it has a tpo, consent has been given to fell.

the neighbour has rang me up wanting my public liability,2 references and copys of my nptc tickets.

anyone had this happen to them, I do commercial work as well and client only wants public liability,

[richy_B]

I'd happily provide a client with this information. I'd show proof of insurance to a 3rd party if relevant (you say the tree is in the neighbours garden). Beyond that I'd not be giving out anything.

 

This is usually a slippery slope. You give in to 'demands' from someone and they will keep coming back with more. Give them the minimum required and do not respond to anything else.

[jfc]

Not had that but the PL and NPTC certs seem reasonable, as it is on his property. References seems a bit OTT (presumably he is not paying for the work). Is it very near his property/has he got good reason to be nervous?

 

All the best with it.

[7610]

Slippery slope. Get something in writing from him with his expectations. If he won't then that's your answer.

[oldwoodcutter]

This job maybe all above board, but I can usually smell big trouble a mile away, and this could be one of them. Proceed with caution my friend.

[MAPLE LEAF]

just the alarms bells are ringing a bit on this one. always happy to show clients copys of insurance and tickets.even a third party.

just ive done a lot of footwork on this one it has taken me over 12 months worth of work to get the decision.

I realy don't want to walk away. the neighbour may just be over cautious.

what sort of expectations would I be looking from the neighbour to get down in writing.

[MAPLE LEAF]

he wants hard copys of my public liability and nptc tickets not happy with just seeing them.

[Richard 1234]

he wants hard copys of my public liability and nptc tickets not happy with just seeing them.

 

 

Is there even a register he could check them against?

[easy-lift guy]

Provide this person with the minimum requirement by law, nothing else. If your willing to allow this person to beat you up over a simple request your going to end up an easy mark in the future.

easy-lift guy

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Interesting, but not perhaps unreasonable (with the exception of references, since the 3rd party isn't engaging you) but if the tree is on 3rd parties property, and you might be accessing / working there (and exposing them to risk) - why not? Give 'em what they ask for. After all, if you don't / can't, they may just with hold consent for access and generally make life awkward.