Rochester NY & Snow Removal

[David Stott]

So Rochester, NY colleagues with property within the city . . . what are your thoughts on the recent news that the Mayor expectes owners/landlords the responsibility party for removing snow on sidewalks, regardless of what the lease states re sidewalks.

I know it's similar to the issue of high grass, and I"m sure the city is quick to target the owners (i.e. tax payer) because it's simple for them to levy fines and add it to the property tax, and then leave it to the owners to take the issue up with the tenants.

What's your plan of action (if any) as a result of this news?