How Often Should Snow Be Cleared During a Large Storm

[Chris Messier]

I have read posts discussing who does the snow removal but didn't come across one regarding how often. Question is, if there was a snow storm that lasted let's say 8 hrs and accumulated10 inches, do you clean up once the storm stops or several times in between? With the concern of a slip and fall suit I wonder what the courts consider negligent. If you do it yourself, discount rent to a tenant, hire the neighborhood kid, or a property management company this should apply. If you rely on someone else for snow removal and they don't make it there until hours after the storm the landlord is ultimately responsible if someone falls on the stairs or walkways right?

[Dan C.]

I wonder if the snow removal standard established by the municipality the property is in could serve as a reasonable standard. For example in my area each municipality has a standard stated in term of "snow must be cleared x hours after the snowfall has ended." The snow removal ordinances I see don't expect any snow removal during a storm because they are all phrased in this way.

As a practical matter I try to do several snow removals for really big snowfalls (a foot or more) and I advise my tenants to do the same.