[jessie111]

Our landlord is out-of-state. Before he/she left, we tried to confirm the plowing logistics. He/she stated that it is the other tenant's responsibility (which they signed a lease stating they are responsible for ROAD MAINTENACE). That tenant has a BIG truck and doesn't see the need to plow every time it snows. We have a very small car, which needs plowing done at about 4-5 inches of snow. This was brought up to the landlord and he/she just said "it is the tenant's responsibility" -meaning the other tenant, since plowing is not in our lease. Question: who is really responsible for plowing? The landlord or other tenant? And what if the other tenant doesn't feel it's needed, when it really should be plowed?

[this8384]

If the tenant agreed to plow, then it's the tenant's responsibility. However, the landlord should be ensuring that the tenant is following through.

I live in WI and we don't plow our driveway every time it snows, just when it needs it. If the other tenant refuses to plow when it's a necessity, that's different. I would contact the tenant and tell them that if it continues, you're going to have another party plow the driveway and send him the bill.

[twinkiedooter]

You could ask the other tenant since they have a BIG truck as you put it (does this mean a big pick up truck or a semi?) to run up and down your driveway a few more times so you can get out with your small car. I don't shovel my driveway as I have a 4WD Jeep and just run up and down the driveway about 5 or 6 times and I walk in the path were I "plowed". Takes about 5 minutes tops to do. Much easier on me than actually getting out and shoveling it. Maybe he'll do that for you instead of "plowing". At least you could get your car out of the driveway. Could be a compromise that will keep you and your cotenant happy. Sending him a bill for plowing service might end up in WWIII.