standerd form

[henryc]

Is there a standed form for getting permission to detect on others propert ?

 

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[dirtscratcher]

I believe all you need is the guts to ask. I get a yes 90 percent of the time.

 

[vpnavy]

Great question - there are a few floating around - here are a few...

Does anyone have a template agreement for permission to MD? (Aug 24, 2012, 09:28 AM)



Metal Detecting Permission Form (Mar 14, 2008, 11:05 PM )



Permission to hunt letter (Feb 11, 2007, 11:05 AM)
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[markt67]

HI welcome I have been looking for a form but I found out that it's a lot easier to get permission to hunt by just asking I've only been turned away a couple of times each time I thank them for there time and went on my way. Most people don't feel comfortable with the idea of signing a contract I would like though to find a insurance company to cover me.i do believe that it would put most home owners at ease. Some just want to know what you find .I generally ask if the owner has ever lost anything .that maybe I can find and get back to them. A little small talk about the age of the home and others in the area helps to. Hope this helps . Mark T. .. posted a reply on your other question about locations

 

[Tom_in_CA]

dirtscratcher and vp-navy are right: Ask verbally . Forget forms, contracts, written permissions, etc... Because think of it: What would YOU do if a total stranger shows up at your door with a contract for you to sign ? The only thing THAT does, is conjur up images of some sort of risk, liability, hassles, etc..... Hence much better to just ask in a verbal agreement and handshake.

The only exception would be if THEY say they want something in writing. Otherwise, written contracts are often the fastest way to get a "no".

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Post-script: Sometimes, if the person says no to a verbal request, they might follow it up like this: "No because of liability concerns". Or "no because we feel like you could find something valuable", or "no because of holes".

And your knee-jerk reaction *might* be to think "gee if I just had a written contract addressing all those issues, then this person would say "yes". But don't be so sure. Because often time, whenever you hear those old song & dances, it's NOT because they're concerned about those things. Those are just the "go to" reasons, to politely say 'no'. The real reason is, they just don't want to be bothered. So no amount of remedying those things, or showing up at their door with contracts, will cause them to change. Those were just the "go-to" reasons.

 

[cudamark]

Agreed, don't offer a contract, but, have one on hand in case THEY ask for one. The only exceptions that come to mind, if it's an insurance deal or you're searching for a known cache and you're promised a percentage as payment. I have my contracts separate as to permission, split percentage, and liability. Provide what they ask for and nothing more. No point in giving them ideas to ponder too much.