In a quaint little neighborhood, there lived a homeowner who simply couldn’t stand the idea of being disturbed by anyone. This person went to great lengths to ensure that their neighbors understood how much they valued their peace and quiet. In fact, they even put up a black and silver plaque on their front door, which read: “No soliciting – fundraising / salesmen / religion / politics.” But they didn’t stop there. This irritable homeowner also crafted a “contractual agreement” for anyone who dared to approach their home.
This so-called agreement was typed on a plain white piece of paper and taped to the front door for all to see. It was clear that the homeowner had a strong sense of sarcasm and a deep disdain for their neighbors. They even tried to pull a fast one on anyone who dared to knock on their door. The agreement detailed just how much the homeowner wanted to be left alone and went on to explain the reasoning behind this peculiar contract.
“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 any time that you use of any person residing in this home.”
Upon closer inspection, it became apparent that the homeowner was attempting to charge unsuspecting door knockers for the time taken from their day. It seemed that the grumpy homeowner had no desire to be disturbed, which was why they posted the contract 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 fking mouth. Don’t like the terms of the contract? Get off my fking property!”
The homeowner was quite adamant about not wanting to be bothered. The agreement 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 signing off, the homeowner added a final touch: “Have a sh*tty day!”
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When the unusual contract found its way to Reddit, it was promptly picked apart by legal experts who doubted its ability to hold up in court. One user quipped, “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.”
Another user joked, “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.”
And yet another added, “I mean, it’s also about as binding as a kindergartener’s glue stick.”
In the end, it seems that the homeowner’s attempt at deterring unwanted visitors was met with more amusement than fear. While it’s unclear if their contract successfully kept people away, it certainly gave the neighborhood something to talk about.
Source: AWM
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