Who's responsibility is it to shovel snow from the roof? renter or landlord?

Question

i rent a house in fargo ND, and there is snow on the roof, and the landlord is saying since i live here i need to go shovel it all off. i dont think thats my responsibility, i think its the landlords responsibility to have someone do it if they want. who's responsibility is it?

Answer 1

If nothing is stated on the contract it would become a landlord responsibility. However statements of whom is responsible for that is pretty much standard and they generally speaking say that the tenant is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk and all other such items.

Answer 2

If you rent a house it is your responsibility not the landlord's. If it is an apartment building or multiple housing place, then the landlord is responsible unless there is something in the lease that designates the responsibility.

If you don't want the responsibility of a house then you should live in an apartment. A house that you rent is about like one you own, you have same lawncutting and roof sweeping responsibilities. Might need to check with landlord before cutting trees and that is something landlord may be responsible for. Can plant flowers but not take out bushes or shrubs unless you discuss it with landlord first.

Big different between renting a house or an apartment.

Answer 3

I've never heard of someone shoveling snow from the roof and I know that my landlord would never do it for us (just wait til it melts off?) I would think it's his responsibilty since it's his property. Why risk your landlord/your safety for something that isn't necessary though?

Answer 4

It'll say in your lease, but is it really worth letting your roof collapse while you find out?

Answer 5

Well you can argue with him until the roof caves in and kills you, or get off your fat lazy behind and go do it.

Answer 6

Definitely your grandmother. Getter off that couch and on the roof. It's her own punishment if she falls off.

Answer 7

look at it this way, if the roof caves in, who gets wet?

Answer 8

the answer to that should be in the rental agreement... It could be yours since you're the occupant of the house...

Answer 9

Review your contract...

Do you have to cut the grass ?