snow clearing

Ahoj,

Strange question but hopefully someone can answer it :lol:

My wifes parents live in Chocen. They say they have to clear the snow from the paths outside their house as if someone injures themselves they are liable. They say this is the law.

I could see that it is polite and curtious but I find it hard to believe it is law.

They are saying they can't come to the UK in March because it might be snowing in Chocen at this time :?

Thank you

Andy

 

Evidently this was true and may still be.

Of course most people would arrange some cover from neighbours or relatives when away.

 

Yes, it's true.

By Road law (Act 13/1997):

Owner is responsible for clearness of public sidewalks adjacent to his realty if sidewalk verges with road, if this realty lies in urban area. Violating of this law is considered as misdemeanour and can be penalized with fine. He can be responsible for potential injuries, too.

I believe I saw tv report on news from New York (I think), where is similar law(?)

 

In The Netherlands the same law is in force.....! I think this law is not necessary in countries where people from nature cleane their own yard....! Or not.....? Kidding....!

BTW how do you say: Happy New Year in Czech? Vecna Silvestrovsky...?

If so, take my best wishes.....! If not, take them anyway....!

Glad to be a member of this board; love you all!

 

Heck, in some places in the US, you can be sued by the burglar who just broke into your house to rob you, and then ran outside and stepped on a rake that you so carelessly left lying on the back lawn. :roll:

 

Thank you for all the responses.

 

Or if the burglar picks up your kitchen knife to go after you and accidentally cuts himself. :roll: We have a problem here in the US with frivolous law suits.

 

Burglar's have more rights than the owner of the property do. That why you never mind can't say anymore. I'll say this though God WILL take care of THEM Suckers.

 

... and some of these they actually win. :shock: :roll:

 

Does Texas still have that law where you can legally shoot a thief as long as every inch of him is inside your doorway? When I lived in Corpus Christi a friend told me this. But if the robber has even one toe outside the door you are liable.