Someone is mowing my lawn for free

[Troy P.]

I acquired a townhouse in 2022 on a small street of about 40 other homes. I was initially told there was an HOA but eventually found out it's not active and there's a lady who lives somewhere on the street that pays a lawn company to cut and trim everyone's yard. I don't know who this lady is and I don't know how to pay her, even if I wanted to. I'm one of the few that has a fence and enclosed backyard, and they have been cutting my entire yard for 2 years now. I have no idea who they are and have not paid anyone a dime. My question is, would you just let this ride or does it make more sense to attempt to catch them while they're working and ask them to stop?

I know there are risks: breaking my window, breaking a tenant's car window, tripping over a cypress knee and cutting off their own foot, etc.  Since I didn't hire them, I'm thinking I'm not legally responsible, is this generally accurate?  I'm not sure the best course of action here...