Maybe, but sounds like he was just trying to be a good dude and help someone out. I remember when I was renting in my 20's during the '03 blizzard, the patio roof caved in. I called the landlord and offered to cut and remove the debris in exchange for my portion of the rent-they agreed, and it saved them and me money (at the time I had more time than money). Some people suck, though, and I bet he won't make that mistake again.