The Grass Doctor

LEGALLY..How much notice is required before fertilizing lawn.?

I chose an "Ortho" product that is safe for kids and pets as soon as it dries. My tenant is mad because I gave no notice but did leave a note in her door and a sign in the yard notifying her I had fertilized. Ofcourse I apologized and said next time I'd give her 24hrs. notice. She came up with some 3-day notice thing..not sure where she got it? Please keep answers knowledgeable in legal matters. Thanks. PLEASE keep it legal...I'm on a strict time limit here. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Public Comments

1. who the hell cares? just fertilize it
2. I honestly don't think any notice is required as you never entered the unit.
3. That depends on the state you live in. Contact your local agricultural extension, they should be able to tell you of any notification requirements for your area.
4. I don't think notice is required for fertilizer. Insecticide I can see giving notice for.
5. what's she complaining about your taking care of her cr@p (she should be doing that maintenance stuff). Anyways check the contract, if there is nothing stating you have to, then there is nothing legally binding you to give her any notice of anything like that. I still don't see what her problem is. It's safe fertilizer what more does she want? and you did not actually enter the unit (fertilize inside lol) like the other person said.
6. there's gotta be a website with answer EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO TYPE IN "TENNANT'S RIGHTS" (AND LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS) (which is probably what she did.
7. wow nice tenant , but didn't know you had to say anything to anyone,, but call health dept and check to make sure, I know of no requirement on fertilizer applications I live in Ca.
8. I used to manage property and fertilizing was part of our regular mowing/yard maintenance routine. My crew never gave notice either ~ and never had anyone complain about it. However, most of the mowing/fertilizing was done on Mondays and Tuesdays which meant that it wouldn't interfere with the renters using the yard on the weekends. Landlord/tenant laws vary from state to state. What's legal in my state might not be legal in yours. I think if you did a search of landlord/tenant laws in your state, you might find the answer. I personally think your renter is pulling this "3 day notice" thing out of her hat myself ~ but I'm betting she was planning a Memorial Day picnic and probably thinks she can't use the lawn now. For courtesy sake, you probably should notify your tenants ahead of time instead...just in case they have allergies or are planning some event in the yard.
9. That would be like giving her a notice you are going to throw out some grass seeds or cut the grass. Even if there was an insecticide in the fertilizer you did what was required. The only time requirement I know of is if you put out an insecticide you need to give a 24 hour notice if anyone asks to be told. Beekeepers started that I think.