Preparing for colder weather: What renters should know about winterizing their homes

As colder weather approaches Jackson, home inspector Joe Caruso advises renters to check windows and doors for gaps that let heat escape. Renters should tell landlords about significant drafts or heating problems and review their leases before making permanent changes. Frozen pipes are another winter risk. In Madison County, covered rentals fall under Tennessee’s Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which requires landlords to keep properties fit and habitable.