Snow Removal - Massachusetts

[Mike Hoefling]

I have a few questions on how other multifamily owners handle their snow removal. When hiring services out do you pay a flat rate or by the hour? Does this include both driveways and walks?

I realize I have a few options, 1 would be having one of my tenants do the snow removal for a $50 break on the rent. I am not sure what is customary. Another option would be for me to hire it out to the guy that cuts my lawn. He told me he wanted $50/hr which seems high to do the walks and stairs.

Long story short I am looking to see what others do and what I should expect to pay .

[Mike Hurney]

@Mike Hoefling Single Family rentals, I have them do it all, Cut grass in the Summer, Shovel snow from driveways and walks.

I never have a Tenant do anything on a Multi unless they've got an Associated Industry Company with Insurance, etc. I contract that out.

BUT I do make sure there are New Shovels each year at each Multi with the address spray painted on them and plenty of Sand and Salt! So if someone HAS to get out, they can and by the time a Contractor is there it's less for them (by the hour).