Homeowner Sells House, But When Buyers Demand They Leave Lawn Decor And Redo Landscaping Before Move-In, They Get A Reality Check

When you buy a house, you’re getting the walls, the roof, and the land—not necessarily the personal decor someone spent time and money setting up.

One seller faced an aggravating situation when the soon-to-be new owners of her home showed up with an unexpected request: they wanted her to leave behind her expensive planters and do a round of fresh landscaping… for free.

She politely declined, citing the obvious—she’s already got her hands full moving and preparing her new yard.

That’s when things escalated. The buyers claimed they might back out of the sale entirely, but what they didn’t count on? The seller knowing her rights—and being ready to invoke them.

Now she’s getting heat from neighbors, but she’s standing her ground.

After all, she’s already deep cleaning, painting, and patching holes. If that’s not leaving on a good note, what is?

Keep going for the full story and the top replies from commenters.

1. AITA for not leaving my planters or landscaping my lawn when I move?

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