So i have a friend that kinda runs his own lawn mowing business. Tbh he just does it for friends. No abn etc. Cash in hand. He does ours a lot and I usually pay him in driving lessons without fuel money etc.

An elderly family friend of mine got a letter from the council saying if his lawn isnt mowed by the end of the week it is a $480 fine.

One of my friends agreed to do it for him. It's been a week and still he hasnt done it and I even told him it rains tomorrow and he still hasnt. This elderly family friend is now calling me about it and pressuring me about it. Take in note I never arranged this. They were together and arranged this between them. But because Im the mutual friend Im the one having to pass on the messages between them.

And honestly its becoming a burden on me.

"Hey they daid if it isnt done by this date I have a $480 fine. Can you make sure he knows this"

"Oh I didnt get any sleep last night and just cant do it today"

Back and fourth and it's making me feel like Im at fault when Im not. Hes even borrowing my ride on lawn mower to do it.

Its this elderly family friends fault for letting his yard get this bad in the first place. And this other friend for not doing what he said he'd do. Im sure the elderly friend would have organised someone else instead if he knew it be like this.

I just dont know what to do. Im right in the middle and feel really uncomfortable with this communication. Do I just put my foot down and say Im not getting involved anymore. I just feel so pressured and like its my fault.