Ask David

Snow Removal: is it the tenant’s job or the landlord’s?

Dear David: I’m renting a town home. My landlord and I are at odds over who is responsible for outdoor maintenance. He says snow removal and grass cutting are my responsibility, but I think he should take care of these things. Who is right? – NOT MY HOUSE DEAR NMH: Outdoor maintenance is one of

Read More »
Ask David

Choosing a house, managing outdoor maintenance

Dear David, We’ve seen almost 40 houses and are struggling to choose one. Help! – FROZEN DEAR FROZEN: This sounds to me like a “failure to launch” situation, which I’ve run across a couple of times in my career. It could be that your home search is out of synch with the features you want,

Read More »