MASSLANDLORDS NEWSLETTER
BALANCE SUPPLY AND DEMAND As in any winter, we can expect there’s wet and snowy weather coming here to the Northeast. Check your supplies of ice melt and sand. Make sure you have enough to weather multiple storms. Check that you have fuel for the generators and oil for furnaces, if you provide these. Is your snow removal equipment working and ready? Take time to evaluate your critical supplies and tools on hand and stock up where necessary. Nothing is worse than racing to your nearest home center or hardware store for emergency ice melt or sand, only to find out that they
have none and someone already beat you to the punch!
COMMUNICATION IS KEY No matter how many times you have sent out reminders, be sure to communicate with your tenants ahead of every storm. Communicate how important their role is in preventing major issues from occurring. For example, send out frequent reminders to keep their heat on and not let it drop below 55 degrees if they are going away. In extreme cold weather, remind them to keep cabinet doors open under the sink in both the kitchen and bathrooms for better air circulation.
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In return, ask them to share with you any red flags that they observe or know about on the property. They may have noticed an ice dam forming or felt new drafts that were not there before. Make sure they know not to clear any snow and ice from the roofs themselves! This should only be done by a professional. It is nearly impossible to guarantee damage will not occur over the winter months . But by taking these proactive steps property owners can reduce the chance of major damage and ensure a more enjoyable winter season, no matter how long it may last! ML
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