Expert clarifies

Watch out for snow! What homeowners must do now

Anyone who falls should document the scene of the accident in detail.(Bild: Ingo Bartussek - stock.adobe.com)

What are the legal obligations for clearing sidewalks? When do you have to remove roof avalanches? And how can municipalities avoid their obligations? An expert sheds light on the subject for the "Krone".

Salt and shovels should be ready when the snow line drops significantly in the near future. This is because homeowners face severe penalties if someone is injured due to sloppy clearing. But what is the correct procedure?