Rental Property Sidewalk maintenance

[Casey Sung]

Hello.  When renting out a house, how do you handle cleanup around the property?  For example, snow removal or general yard upkeep?  Are the tenants responsible or do you have a cleanup service?

Thanks,

[Alex Manwell]

Generally speaking, if SFH, the tenant is responsible. For 2+ units I'd expect the landlord to be responsible.

Keep an eye out within neighborhood for landscaping trucks and notice if they do a good job! I've been able to negotiate rates with landscapers by hiring a company already doing regular business in the neighborhood. Economies of scale!