You spent a ton on the house. You pay all of the property taxes. You take care of the grass.
But…the sidewalk out front? The one with all the cracks and chunks missing? That’s the city’s problem, right?
Not necessarily.
Who Is Responsible for the Sidewalk in Front of Your Lubbock Home?
According to Lubbock’s city code, when a sidewalk becomes defective, hazardous, or unsafe, the property owner whose property abuts the sidewalk may be responsible for fixing it. If the City of Lubbock orders repairs, the property owner may be required to fix the sidewalk on their own dime…