Hello I'm New with Curb Hunting Question

[hard.times.lures]

Hello, I'm Bryan and am a long time Christian and detector user.

I have been reading your posts for some time and am impressed with your spiritual views and glad I have found a place where I can see God at work.

I keep many of you in my prayers and want you to know that I do care for you and your problems.

Now for my question. I have read many times about curb hunting and have been told my a dealer that it is perfectly legal to do so and that I do not have to ask permission from the home owner. I read recently a post here about curb hunting.

Of those of you that curb hunt (the grass between the curb and street), do you ask for permission? It seems to me that if a home owner saw someone searching in front of his home, he would be angry and ask them to leave. Whether it is legal or not, I do not wish to get in a situation where I have made someone angry. What do you think?

God Bless,

Bryan

 

[steve in so la]

Hi - In most situations the owner's property ends at the sidewalk. Everything else from there to the street belongs to the city. Steve in so az

 

[Pete in MI]

Funny thing is Steve - you are right - is if you don't cut the grass between the sidewalk and the curb the city gets on you for not cutting the grass (Go figure).

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Hello Byran & Welcome To Our Christian Finds Forum,

In answer to your question: While the property owner legally owns to the sidewalk and no further, many not only cut the grass between the sidewalk and the street, many also grow flowers, plant small trees and or decorate that area in front of their homes. For the most part, if I curb hunt, I avoid those areas that are 'manicured'. While we are legally within our right to metal detect the areas between the sidewalk and the street, we may not be morally right to do so. In some cases, it may be a good idea to ask permission of the home owner to detect that area. That's my take...

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[steve in so la]

that would stand up in court - the city has a responsibility to take care of their own property, Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Welcome to the forum Bryan! We are so glad you are here posting with us!

As far, as knowing what to do about asking or not asking when hunting curbs....let the Spirit of God lead you in what to do, if you feel good or okay about detecting it, go ahead after prayer and communion with our dear Savior, but if you feel uneasy and unsure than don't unless you ask permission! Some people take really good care of the area between the sidewalk and street while others don't! I would follow SeniorSenior's recommendation and then you will probably stay out of a confrontation with the home owners!

Through prayers when I went MD'ing and I would have a good feeling about a place I usually found something good when hunting, but when I didn't have a good feeling, I didn't find much and stayed away and also if I felt it was too dangerous, especially for a woman I didn't detect there! Hope this helps! Have complete faith and trust in God and all will or should work out for your good and for His purpose! Amen! God Bless! Betty

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

Up here in MI the state owns 33 feet both ways from the center line. Myself, i would not want to make anyone agry either. If they have a nice manicured lawn that they take care of no need in getting someone mad. If you see someone out side just ask. When you get the green light, you will be surprised how people will talk with ya and open the door to ask permission to do their yard.

God bless.

Mike

 

[Pete in MI]

Had times when the city threatened to charge me to have them cut the grass using their people to do it and charging like $75. Like you say, its their grass..their people should be cutting it and it being paid for via property taxes.
Governments just want to control and threaten instead of taking responsibility.

 

[steve in so la]

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[7centsworth]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Paul(NWOH)]

I own to the center of the street. Terry, Goes4ever lives one county away and they don't. If you ask permission you, you may or may not need it but can get the yard also. Some grumps aren't going to alllow you permission no matter what. By asking permission you're establishing that you care about them.
May God bless you and yours.

 

[TreasureDigger]

n/t

 

[Pete in MI]

What is the latest on Michelle?

 

[SEMPERFI61]

n/t

 

[RickIowa2009]

I personally would not dig it because I think it is a bad Idea.

 

[bjmeneely]

We call them the medium strips out here. You need to be careful in this area. I believe it is a utilities right of way, but it is part of the property too. If it's all run down I usualy don't have a problem. But if it's all grass & well maintained, it's best to check with the property owner first. You might get turned down a few times, but you won't get yelled at either.

Good luck.

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

Hope you like it here
God bless.

Mike

 

[Anonymous]

Welcome to the CMD Forum BJ and hope you post often and even show us some of your finds! God Bless! Betty

 

[Goes4ever]

what I did the day I went curb hunting was this, if I knocked on the door and no one answered I hunted it, (because I asked the city and was told it was legal to do) if they were home I asked them if they minded if I detected the strip of grass that the CITY OWNS, (I made sure they knew the city owned it) not one single person told me no, and one person told me I could look in their yard as well

you need to first email or call your city to find out the laws there. Once you KNOW the laws you can then proceed with your adventure. Knowledge is a powerful thing! Good luck in your curb hunting.