It’s not always easy to get along with your neighbors. But some people make it easier than others. One homeowner decided to make it clear to his neighbors that he did not want to be disturbed in the least. In addition to posting a black and silver plaque on his front door that stated, “No soliciting – fundraising / salesmen / religion / politics,” the homeowner tacked up a “contractual agreement” that he expected his neighbors to follow to the letter.
The agreement was typed up on a piece of white paper and taped to the front door. Not only was the agreement loaded with sarcasm and disdain for the neighbors in town, but the homeowner also tried to pull one over on neighbors for bothering anyone inside the home. The agreement detailed how little the person wanted to be bothered and explained the reasoning behind the agreement they decided to post on the door.
“By knocking on and or ringing my doorbell with the no solicitation sign below, you’re agreeing to enter a legally binding contract of a payment of ten dollars per minute of anytime time that you use of any person residing in this home.”
If you read the language carefully, you’ll see that the homeowner is trying to set themselves up to charge door knockers for the time they take out of their day. The grumpy homeowner simply did not want anyone bothering them, which was why they posted the sign in the first place.
“Payment will be required with a ten-minute minimum. PayPal, cash app, or cash is accepted. If you choose not to pay, you are agreeing to mutual combat and getting punched in the f**king mouth. Don’t like the terms of the contract? Get off my f**king property!”
The homeowner really doesn’t want people bothering him while he is resting at home. The agreement posted on the door continued:
“I will hold you responsible for your agreement made in this contract. Failure to uphold this contract will result in a civil suit being filed, and video evidence will be provided as all movement on my property is recorded.”
Before the signoff from the homeowner, the message concludes: “Have a sh*tty day!”
The sign was quickly photographed and posted to Reddit, where it was torn to shreds by legal experts who thought the contract was lacking in its ability to hold up in court.
“Excuse me, your honor. It clearly specifies you cannot knock on or ring the doorbell. It says nothing about not knocking on the door itself. Guy needs someone to review his contracts, leaving loopholes like that in there.”
“I think it’s more concerning that he’s outright saying that anyone who knocks on his door has the right to punch him in the face.”
Another person wrote, “I mean, it’s also about as binding as a kindergartener’s glue stick.”
What do you think about this homeowner’s contractual agreement?
