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If Owners Are Responsible For Sidewalk Maintenance, What About Liability?
An interesting article by Michael Jacobs this morning got my attention. 
See: 
Attention Pasadena CA Sellers/Buyers -- The Housing Inspection Report However, it leads to the question, if owners are responsible for sidewalk maintenance, doesn't it follow that, if a sidewalk is in disrepair and poses a danger to passers-by, aren't those same home owners at risk for damages and payment for injuries suffered by folks walking, riding a bike, etc. on that sidewalk??
How many home buyers understand that they will be responsible for maintenance of that walk-way in front of their home?
While the article posted by Michael Jacobs applies only to a city in California, home owners across the country are at risk of liability for injuries suffered by individuals on sidewalks in disrepair.
Installation of sidewalks is often done by the municipality and paid for by the owner through a front foot benefit charge in their annual real estate tax bill.  The installation of the sidewalks, water, sewer, etc. installation can often be financed over decades, 20 plus years.  However, when repairs are needed to sidewalks, water/sewer components on the owner's property, the owner is faced with out of pocket charges that are not small ... more

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