Pennsylvania § 5904 - Repair of sidewalks.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5904 — Repair of sidewalks., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5904
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5904 cover?
Section 5904 ("Repair of sidewalks.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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