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What would you do?
We hired a general contractor to do some work that I knew I would never get around to (or do properly, but that's another story).
I had left the back door open so they could get to the downstairs bathroom and left a cooler with some water bottles for them. (its in the 90's today). I left for work before she did so she called before leaving for work herself and asked what to do about the back door. I said leave it open for them as I should be home before they finish. She didn't like the idea and argued it before just saying fine and hanging up. Now, a bit of background. She has never met either of the workers before. The GC is the husband of a woman I not only have worked with for the past 5 years, but got her her current job and trained her. I had met her husband (the GC) a couple times previously. His helper is the younger son of my former boss. Would you have left the house unlocked for them or am I being too trusting? |
I would have left it open for them.
I dunno if that is too trusting. |
It's not so much a matter of not trusting the people you are planning to have stop by your house, but rather the fact that anyone could walk in between the time your wife leaves and they arrive.
Also, it's good form to be present to answer any questions that come up when people are working on your house. |
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Jazz, from an insurance POV, would he be covered if he a policy that covered theft?
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I spend at least 3 to 5 hours a day looking for a job. Any job.
And yes, I have a college degree and know many software programs. 'How about you all? |
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I would've locked it. I'm paranoid. Not just of them, but of neighborhood and people they may have hired.
Also, whenever we've hired contractors in the past, they've just peed in the hedges whether we left the house open or not. Never did find any crap though... |
I'd've left it open. However, I've even come to recognize myself as too trusting. Your wife is probably right, in any case.
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They were already there working when we left. He has both my cell numbers for questions.
The neighborhood is safe. Might be the location/town. Might be the 3 private shooting ranges in the neighborhood. |
Best check your insurance policy's terms for leaving doors open, in the case of theft it's important to know that your policy may be subject to minimum security arrangements. This means you are responsible for ensuring everything possible is done to make your home as secure as possible. Leaving a door or window open where a thief can enter, leaving your door unlocked or with keys in the lock or even leaving keys where they can be found (under a mat etc) could lead to your claim being invalid, so read your policy carefully, to make sure you know in which situations you are covered.
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I'd leave a spare key in the BBQ (or whatever other easy to get spot you have) in the yard, and tell the contractor to let himself in/lock up when done. If all the conversation already has taken place then the contractors just get on with it.
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If there isn't a valid work related reason to get into the house, I would say to lock it up. What if they need some supplies and make a run to the store? Would they lock your house up?
You can give them a key, if you know them and are nice to let them use the restroom or take drink breaks indoors. ---------- Post added at 10:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:27 PM ---------- If there isn't a valid work related reason to get into the house, I would say to lock it up. What if they need some supplies and make a run to the store? Would they lock your house up? You can give them a key, if you know them and are nice to let them use the restroom or take drink breaks indoors. |
If you're worried about it, you probably should be. Folks don't trust like they used to.
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Kramus - a sensible option. Just leaving the door unlocked, you would have been leaving them with the responsibility of guarding your house - and what if they needed to go off and pick something up for the job. Just because one partner is nice, doesnt mean the other is does it. I think your wife was right to be cautious.
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