A Guide to Protecting Rental Properties against Snow and Ice

With the onslaught of winter, action is required to keep properties/homes in good working order, especially in these times of the cost of living crisis.  Differing extremities of weather can bring the need to adapt general maintenance and upkeep of the dwelling. 

Preparation – Having an early ongoing contingency plan in place is far wiser than leaving the whole winter extreme weather to chance.  Risks, hazards, and legal claims can be an easily avoided expensive outcome. Ensuring both Landlords and Tenants work together, putting winter protocol briefings in place before the bad weather hits is a surefire way of making it through the cold snap unscathed.

There is no room for complacency.  It is prudent for all to take protective measures.  Even the most experienced landlords need to be ahead of the game.

Keeping properties safe and functional can be achieved by taking on board some practical guidelines.  From the outset, good, clear communication between landlord and tenant is a must.  This will cancel out any future awkward, unnecessary and/or uncomfortable accidents, misunderstandings, or claims.