Many homeowners assume their city or town takes care of sidewalk maintenance, but in truth, that’s often not the case.
One Arizona woman named Annie Bailey learned this the hard way when a crack in her sidewalk spiraled into a costly repair bill, complete with permits and contractor fees that reached into the thousands of dollars.
Could this have been avoided? Potentially, which is why homeowners must be aware of the upkeep needed to prevent unexpected expenses.
Who’s responsible for sidewalk repair?
In Tucson, where Bailey lives, property owners are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks that border their property. However, the rules vary by city and state, according to attorney Golnoush Goharzad, owner of Goharzad Law…