Hiring a Gardener to Trim Trees Might Expose Homeowners to Liability They Didn’t Bargain For
There is an old saying in the trades that goes something like this, “there is a high price to the low bid.” Unsuspecting homeowners and property managers who hire independent contractors who subsequently get injured on the property could potentially be liable for the injured person. California Labor Code Section 2750.5. Several factors determine the ultimate liability, but I imagine this fact situation will make several of you reading this think twice before you hire your next tree trimmer.