Does a landlord have to put sprinklers in to maintain their lawns?

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The front of the yard is a mess & half the time the lawn is overgrown. The landlord claims the gardeners don't show up. It would be much better to have a sprinkler system, it would make sense. Don't they have to do this?

anonymous · Accepted Answer

It never ceases to amaze me the things tenants think a landlord is required to do. The landlord can just have dirt in the front yard if they want & there's nothing you can do. If you don't like it move.

Bort · Answer

It depends where you live. In most locations city code requires lawns to be reasonably kept. Reasonably, they don't have to be perfect. I'm a bit confused as to why you think a sprinkler system would help. Sprinkler systems deliver water to help plants grow. Sprinklers don't cut grass or trim and prune bushes and trees.

Regardless of location sprinklers are an optional addition. Not required.

babyboomer1001 · Answer

No.  Nobody is "required" to install a sprinkler system.

Anonymous · Answer

Do they have to?  No

You can buy hoses and move sprinklers around just as other people have done.

Anonymous · Answer

Sprinkler don't cut the grass.

Pearl · Answer

i dont think they have to do anything, its their lawn

Elaine M · Answer

Sprinklers don't cut grass. Just sayin'

StephenWeinstein · Answer

I don't think so.  And sprinklers would make it more overgrown.  They're also illegal in some places due to water conservation laws.

Brian · Answer

Sure.  And they should upgrade all your appliances and put a pool in for you, too.

Duck · Answer

i dont know who your landlord is

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Does a landlord have to put sprinklers in to maintain their lawns?

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