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(a) An abutting property owner shall keep the sidewalk, together with any portion of the property paved and used as a sidewalk or public walk immediately in front of the property, in good order and repair, and, at all times, free and clear of all obstruction to safe and convenient passage.
(b) If the property owner neglects to perform the duty imposed in subsection (a), the board of commissioners may serve written notice upon the property owner pursuant to section 2303(d)(1) 1 to do what is necessary. If the property owner fails to comply with the requirements of the notice within thirty days from the date of its service, the township may make the necessary repairs or remove any obstruction. The cost of the same, together with a penalty of ten percent, shall be paid by the delinquent property owner, and may be collected by action of assumpsit, or the township may file a municipal lien against the property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 57304. Repair of sidewalks - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-53-ps-municipal-and-quasimunicipal-corporations/pa-st-sect-53-57304/
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