Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 5904. Repair of sidewalks

(a) General rule.--The owners of property abutting any street, including State highways and county roads, shall keep the sidewalk, together with any portion of the property paved along such a street and used as a sidewalk or public walk, in good order and repair, and, at all times, free and clear of all obstruction to safe and convenient passage.

(b) Failure to comply.--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 under section 5903(d)(1) (relating to paving and curbing sidewalks) to do what is necessary.  If the property owner fails to comply with the requirements of the notice within 30 days from the date of service, the township may make the necessary repairs or remove any obstruction.  The cost of the work, together with a penalty of 10%, 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.