Sacramento Bee
8 months agoCalifornia
Am I responsible for fixing sidewalk damage around my California property? What the law says
Property owners in California are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks in front of their properties, according to state law. However, there are specific circumstances where local jurisdictions will take responsibility.
If property owners choose to ignore notices to repair their sidewalks, they can be fined by local jurisdictions for the cost of maintenance.
The main cause of sidewalk damage in California is tree growth, so homeowners should be proactive in preventing damage by regularly trimming trees near their sidewalks. [ more ]