Landlord or tenant? Who's supposed to grab the shovel when snow blocks in rental parking lots?

PITTSFIELD —  City plows and contractors have made quick work of clearing 2 feet — or more — of snow from the public roadways. The next battlefront...

March 23, 2023
3:36 AM

PITTSFIELD —  City plows and contractors have made quick work of clearing 2 feet — or more — of snow from the public roadways. The next battlefront for the big dig out: parking lots and driveways. For homeowners there's no avoiding the task at hand. If you want to make it to work, daycare or the grocery store you're going to have to dig your car out yourself. But for landlords and tenants contemplating the snowpack in rental parking lots there's a question: Who's responsible for clearing out driveways and parking lots at rental properties? The Berkshire Eagle reached out to city officials and housing experts to find the answer.

Meg Britton-Mehlisch