It's snow season! Every landlord in Vermont has to solve the snow removal puzzle. This great article from Chris Deziel at Landlordology.com has some excellent information and tips for property owners. No one likes shoveling and snow blowing, but snow removal is a job that someone has to do, and a number of communitiesenforce it. Snow removal typically falls to tenants in single-family rentals and to...
Given the expected passage of Vermont’s congressional legalization bill, we thought this article from Landlordology.com author Chris Diezel on cannabis and rentals was relevant: With laws on cannabis changing so quickly, it’s a good time for landlords to acknowledge the culture shift, and how it impacts smoking and use in their rentals. Regulatory Matters As of July, 2017, recreational marijuana...
A good landlord wants the best for his or her tenants and their loved ones. This article from Jason Van Steenwyk at Buildium has some excellent ideas for making sure everyone is safe and happy in a rental property. If you have a family about to move in with a small child, consider child-proofing your rental property to protect your company and ensure the safety of all of your residents—even the...
Water damage restoration can get pricey. That’s why it’s best to understand your risk of water damage. Don’t get stuck with expensive water damage repair and water damage cleanup. A burst pipe can result from frozen pipes, so you must keep pipes from freezing. Here are a few tips from IBHS to help you gauge your water damage risk: Insulate all accessible pipes using pipe...