sydiko t1_j5ofbmy wrote on January 24, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Reply to comment by sporky211 in So are we shoveling this tonight or hoping it melts tomorrow? by tardub

Unless your sidewalk is on your property, "Government agencies, such as municipalities, are responsible for most other public areas such as parks, roads and sidewalks".

dagaetch t1_j5olin3 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 2:13 PM

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section5

Most cities pass that responsibility down to the property owner.

sydiko t1_j5ondqe wrote on January 24, 2023 at 2:27 PM

Does that cover liability though?

Take a look at this - https://www.muccilegal.com/who-is-liable-for-a-slip-and-fall-on-a-sidewalk-in-massachusetts/#:~:text=Who%20is%20potentially%20liable%20for,negligence%20contributed%20to%20the%20accident.