I just moved in. Why didn't the previous owner take care of the sidewalk problem?

Even though the sidewalk was initially identified as unfit or unsafe prior to you owning the home, you as the abutting property owner are still responsible for the sidewalk. It is unfortunate that the previous owners did not step up to the plate and replace the sidewalk at that time.

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1. What is an unfit or unsafe sidewalk?
2. Who maintains sidewalks in the right-of-way?
3. Why did I get a notification letter and what happens if I ignore it?
4. I don't think my sidewalk looks bad. Why should I replace it?
5. What is the process to replace the sidewalk?
6. I just moved in. Why didn't the previous owner take care of the sidewalk problem?
7. The tree in the planting strip damaged the sidewalk. Why do I have to fix it?
8. How do I have sidewalks constructed in my neighborhood?