Snow Shoveling Rules: Avoid Problems With Neighboring Yards
• Shoveling snow onto a neighbor’s property can lead to legal issues, fines, and even lawsuits due to nuisance or trespass laws.
• Unstable snow piles can cause runoff and ice hazards, leading to slip-and-fall injuries and potential liability.
• Clear snow onto your own yard, keep piles manageable, and use salt or sand to reduce ice risks for safer winter conditions.
Shoveling snow: Avoiding issues with neighbors
As winter blankets neighborhoods in snow, the simple act of shoveling can become a source of tension between neighbors. While it may seem expedient to clear snow onto a neighboring property, this can lead to legal, safety, and social complications that are easily avoidable.
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