Winter is Coming Are Your Tenants Ready?

[Joe Splitrock]

For all those landlords operating properties in cold climates, please share your thoughts on winter readiness processes. 

We send tenants a letter or text alerting them to some common winter issues:

1. Disconnect garden hoses from the house to prevent frozen water lines and flooded basements.

2. Keep vehicles off the roads during snow emergencies and see city website for zone plowing schedule.

3. Remove snow and ice from driveway and sidewalks within 48 hours per city ordinance.

4. Have sprinkler systems blow out (if applicable)

5. Furnace filter should be changed every 3 months (or every month for certain types of filters)

Do you have any other steps you take as winter approaches to prepare your properties? Share your best practices.