Newark Ch. 29:3 places full sidewalk, curb, and gutter repair responsibility on the property owner at their own expense. The city can issue a 30-day notice and perform repairs, charging costs as a property lien.
Under Newark Municipal Code Chapter 29:3 (Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters), property owners, lessees, or occupants are responsible for constructing and maintaining sidewalks, curbs, and gutters adjacent to their property at their own expense. This aligns with N.J.S.A. 40:65-1, which authorizes municipalities to require abutting property owners to maintain sidewalks. If a property owner fails to maintain the sidewalk in safe condition, the Director of the Department of Engineering may serve a written notice describing the property and the required improvements. The owner has 30 days to complete the repairs after receiving notice. If the owner fails to comply within the 30-day period, the city may perform the work and certify the cost. The cost of abatement becomes a lien on the property, enforceable the same as unpaid municipal property taxes. The city may also sue to recover the costs. Property owners can be held liable for injuries resulting from defective sidewalks under NJ tort law.
Failure to repair after 30-day notice results in city-performed work charged as a property lien.
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