There is a great debate raging about who should be responsible for lawn care at rental properties. Some people feel that it is the responsibility of the tenant while others believe that the owner or property manager should handle the task. Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer about who should be in charge of yard work. The answer typically depends on the situation and the property.
When property management should be responsible:
There are some situations where yardwork is clearly the property manager’s responsibility. If the property has multiple units, such as an apartment building or complex, it would be unreasonable to expect tenants to maintain the yard. Most lawn areas are shared spaces, so it would be difficult to allocate
When property management should be responsible:
There are some situations where yardwork is clearly the property manager’s responsibility. If the property has multiple units, such as an apartment building or complex, it would be unreasonable to expect tenants to maintain the yard. Most lawn areas are shared spaces, so it would be difficult to allocate