i rent this unit that in the winter the ice and snow build up on the roof and comes falling down and did damag

Question

I'm also affraid that someones going to walk under exactly where the ice falls and hurt badly or maybe even killed

Answer 1

If it is your residence, tell the landlord in writing, that he has a problem. If it is a building you are using, it is probably your responsibility to keep it clear. Find out, and get it in writing.

Answer 2

You are probably liable to maintain it. does the landlord plow/shovel the driveway, is it a single unit or complex? If you are responsible for snow removal, that would include the roof, not just the driveway.
They make snow clips that when installed on the metal roof, it prevents the whole roof slide type unloading. the owner may be willing to have them installed. Be sure you address the issue in a registered letter, that would make the owner liable to take reasonable steps to correct a dangerous situation.
Buy a roof rake, and keep the roof cleaned regularly, then it will not melt the snow into ice, snow is easier to shovel than ice chunks. don't park near the roof unless it is clear of ice, and snow.

Answer 3

First, look at your lease/rental agreement. If the lease provides for the landlord to remove snow/ice, remind him of it. If he doesn't do it, contact your local code enforcement office. Most cities that get a lot of snow and ice have laws and regulations on the books that require the owner of a multi-unit dwelling to remove dangerous accumulations in a specific time (usually 24 hours after the snow ceases to fall). Just to cover your own backside, get renter's insurance - that way, if something is damaged, or someone is hurt while they're visiting you, your insurance will pay for the damages (be sure to get the kind that provides for personal injury coverage). I have insurance like that, and I only pay about $12-13 a month for it, which in my opinion, is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Answer 4

I don't really know what your question is?
But if I lived there, I would first, warn my friends or visitors of the situation if they were expected to visit. I would also discuss the situation with my landlord and see what they suggest. If they dont seem concerned I would send them my concern in a registered letter so that I would not be liable for anything connected to the danger. Finally, I would probably through salt pellets up on the roof at night to try to melt some of the ice off.
Just be CAREFUL when you walk out of your door in the AM. lol

Answer 5

1st thing you want to do is put up a fence around the unit
take it off the rent
take it down in the spring
take it off the rent put it up in the fall
take it off the rent
guess who will get the hint and put up some dams on that steel roof the ice and snow slide off of