Many people are going “green” lately with increased recycling, carpooling and even adding “green” elements to their homes. Homes use up resources with energy and water use but when you rent, you have less control of the usage. While you can watch your water and heat usage, you can’t change the insulation or install a programmable thermostat like a homeowner can.
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First and foremost you need to know your tenant very well before handing over repairs to them. Some may save you money, but others may end up costing you more in the long run. Maybe your tenant is a trustworthy, hardworking, divorced father that pays his rent on time and is handy and/or employed in a maintenance position. This would be a no brainer, and could be a good thing for both of you.
However, another type of tenant may end up costing you more money, if they don’t know how to fix things they say they can fix. They may not care about doing a good job, or they may say they will make the repairs but never do it.
Since the winter is here and the snow will surely be falling in many areas, it's important to understand some of the tips landlords need for snow removal. Whether you manage an apartment complex or home rentals, handling snow removal is very important.