No week would be complete without someone asking this question. I like to make my answer simple: The landlord is responsible for keeping the common walkways free of snow and ice.

The Residential Tenancies Act, at s. 20(1) says "A landlord is responsible for providing and maintaining a residential complex, including the rental units in it, in a good state of repair and fit for habitation and for complying with health, safety, housing and maintenance standards." Should the Landlord fail in this duty, the Tenant is entitled to bring a Landlord and Tenant Board Form T6. This form allows the tenant to ask for a rent abatement as compensation for the faile