Rental house 4 Students- Who shovels the snow?

If you have a rental house for students, can I put in the aggreement that
they are responsible to shovel the side walk and snow? What if there was
an accident on the sidewalk, who would be responsible?

 

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Errrrr...erm... lbbs said:

The person who shovels the snow is responsible for any accidents/injuries.
Leave it to the local authorities to clear snow.

 

it would depend on the rules as defined by your state/provincial rental law
guidelines if you are able to write on the lease that the tenant(s) are
responsible for cleaning the sidewalk.
in quebec, information can be found via La Regie du Logement; you should be
able to find a similar govt office wherever you are living which can provide
the information.

but if an accident happened on the sidewalk (e.g., a path located on your
property leading to the city/town's sidewalk/street) then you as the owner
are responsible; your property insurance covers you.

even if your lease would state the students are responsible for cleaning
your pathway, it would be your insurance which would be negatively affected
by any claim should a tenant or a visitor on your property injure
him/herself.

 

X-No-Archive: Yes
Errrrr...erm... John said:

I don't think so.
What if a neighbour decided to "do you a favour" and clear the area for you,
*without* your consent or knowledge?

 

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threw back my head and roared with laughter as Sonia continued:

rofl !!!

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