2 Unit Multifamily - Snow Removal

[Reuben Dacher-Shapiro]

Does anyone have insight into market practices for providing snow removal services for a 2-unit rental with one small driveway?

The property is in western New York so it will snow. We provide shovels and salt for the driveway but the lease says nothing about snow removal on the driveway. I’m wondering if it’s custom for the landlord to provide for driveway snow removal or it’s typically a tenants cost. In a larger multi-family with a bigger driveway I would assume the landlord pays for it.

I understand providing the service would be a value add but am curious if it’s expected and others experience or strategy. Would appreciate any insight either way.

Thank you,

Reuben

[Daniel C.]

@Reuben Dacher-Shapiro

I’m in NH where we have long driveways that need to be plowed.

We have four duplexes and a triplex, and we cover basic plowing to the extent the driveway is passable (as well as lawns in the summer).

All utilities are on the tenants, but we cover what effects the shared property.