Sidewalk Repair in Boston, MA: Who Pays?

Who pays?

shared

Boston: responsibility is shared — Boston public vs private ways.

Confidence 75%

Boundary

Public ways: city maintains. Private ways: owners maintain everything (check the Street Book).

Permit required: unknown

Case-by-case adjudication: may be required

Responsibility Boundary

Default rule and exceptions

Owner duty: On PRIVATE ways: owners responsible for all street/sidewalk maintenance.
Public / utility duty: On PUBLIC ways: city handles maintenance (owners only clear snow). Address status via the Street Book.
Exceptions: Research pending

Who pays for sidewalk repair in Boston, MA?

Responsibility is shared — On PRIVATE ways: owners responsible for all street/sidewalk maintenance.

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