Liability form for land owners

[digntyme]

Does anyone out there that have a form that could be given to the land owner releasing him from any liability from you while hunting on his property? Thanks

 

[michaelosully]

I've got both a liability waiver form and a permission to MD on Private Property form I use. I credit these to others and do not take credit for originating the documents and I cannot speak to the legal effectiveness of the forms:

Liability Waiver Form

In consideration of permission to use a metal detector to search for and recover buried relics, coins and other artifacts on the property located at

_________________________________________________ and owned by

_____________________________________________________________.

I, ___________________________, agree to release from all liability for personal injury or property damage that I may suffer while on the owners property during the period and at the time of such search.

This release shall be binding and forever discharge the property owner, his/her heirs, executors, and administrators, from all actions, causes of action, claims and demands for, upon, or by reason of any damage, loss, injury, or suffering which I may sustain while engaged in metal detecting on the owners property.


_____________________________ _________




Permission to Metal Detect on Private Property

I, ____________________________________ agree to allow

______________________________ to use a metal detector to search for and recover buried relics, coins, and other artifacts located on my property at

__________________________________________.

It is understood that recovery includes the digging of small holes which will be repaired as nearly as possible to the original condition. This permission shall remain in effect until such time that I revoke it in writing.


___________________________ ________________
Property Owner Date

Hope this helps...the Liability Waiver form does seem to make the property owner feel more at ease. Sorry I was not able to load them as attachments so you could just print them off for use. Try copy and paste to keep from having to re-type them if you choose to use them.

HH

 

[Hank68]

Thanks looks good!

 

[Tom_in_CA]

A word of caution: Only use these type search and salvage agreements, legal forms, etc... when they are requested by the landowner. Because otherwise, if you show up at someone's door with a contract to sign or read, is the QUICKEST way to get a no. I mean, think of it: what would YOU do if a total stranger shows up at your door with a legal contract for you to sign?

A smile, a verbal casual conversation, etc.... is all you need to gain access usually. A written contract will not enhance your ability to gain "yes's", it will only deter your ability to get those "yes's".

 

[mudpuppy]

Just show up dressed like the Orkin man, and ask if it would be possible for you to try out your new "Carpenter Ant sniffer tool". Tell them you will be walking around the perimeter of their house, checking for the pheromone trails carpenter ants leave behind, The headphones are sending tones to keep you on track, so you must not be disturbed,...if you find them, you will treat the area for FREE, by digging some little holes and dropping in a special bait that will keep them off their house!! Also, depending upon how bad the infestation is, it may take a day or two, and you may have to bring a crew over to help! Heck, maybe even CHARGE them for this service! Horray! Off limits Century homes, here I come!
Mud

 

[Elton]

Seen guys lose sites to detect when they brought out the paper work for owner to sign..

If your going to go that route have phone contact first..feel out what they would be comfortable with.. In my opinion the legal paper is only another tool used to get permission. If not rerquired
what is the point of offering it.........

Like I said just my opinion, and I'm sure there are just as many who would for what ever reason like signed documents.. Preference I guess

 

[MNCoinhunter]

I agree that they would be handy to have if the landowner requests it. Otherwise a simple verbal agreement and a handshake should suffice ..

One thing I did notice on the forms is that there is no reference as to who gets ownership of the finds you dig-up ..

 

[digntyme]

Thanks to all the members for their input and advice. the forms from michaelosully is just what I was looking for. For the past 3 yrs. this property owner has always cited a liability issue, so I thought I might try to releave him from his delemma. If this post does not end up inthe right spot I appologize. digntyme

 

[Kenny Ray in La.]

I just got a permission note from the only Civil War camp in my area.He's a high powered lawyer and couldn't have been nicer about the whole thing.He gave me permission and wrote that he is not liable for any injuries from me getting hurt, snakebit, etc. All he asked was to call the day before I go and to bring him something once in a while.Today I brought him a container full of different bullets and other civil war era relics.I'm happy as a cat at a fish fry...

 

[imi_wakaranai]

You could add to the form, "I hereby agree to split 50/50 the face value of all coins recovered from the site." So at the end of the day after recovering 10 silvers, you simply give the land owner 5 clad coins in the same denominations. Personally I would leave out this information unless requested. And if requested I would pull out a separate document that contained the liability waiver and the 'ownership of finds' clause. My thinking is why offer to share if they don't ask.

One thing I did notice on the forms is that there is no reference as to who gets ownership of the finds you dig-up ..