“Who owns the grass between the sidewalk and the curb?” is probably the one question that comes to your mind whenever you use your lawn equipment to pick up acorns.
If this thought-come-question constantly bothers you, know that you’re not alone. As many people like to make their community and yard eye-catching and more beautiful, they find new ways to maintain their outdoors. And it usually begins with the curb.
However, the narrow space between the sidewalk and curb – commonly referred to as parkway, median, boulevard, hell strip, or tree belt becomes a gardening challenge for them. For beginners, the municipality in the city owns the space. But it typically falls to the property owner to maintain.
Typically, the answer to the question depends on where you live. While in some jurisdictions, the homeowner owns the narrow space, in others they don’t. Mostly, homeowners who are more concerned about maintaining their properties take this responsibility. It is because they are more worried about how that area looks no matter who owns it.
Let’s delve into the details to understand it better.
Do you own the Grass between the Sidewalk and the Curb?
To answer the question precisely “No” you don’t own the grass between the sidewalk and the curb. Although you don’t own the boulevard, it might be your responsibility to maintain it. This may include the sidewalk and the areas surrounding it but not the curb.
In some cities or towns, municipalities sign a cost-sharing agreement with homeowners for sidewalk replacement. The agreement addresses “who owns the grass between the sidewalk and the curb?”
Also, in some towns and cities sidewalk or street is public property. Its maintenance and upkeep are the responsibility of the town’s local authorities. That means any repair and maintenance of private sidewalks is the responsibility of the person who owns the sidewalk. It could be a homeowner’s association, a business, and an individual.
Subsequently, the adjacent landlord owns the property and the curb it is built on. However, he dedicates it to the pedestrians and city to use it. The owners are responsible for the repair work. In some cases, uneven sidewalks or pavement is the result of the owner’s negligence.
That means if someone suffers a personal injury or fall on uneven pavement, he or she may file a lawsuit again you
Grass on the Other Side of the Sidewalk –What do You Call it
A road verge is s typically, a strip of plants or grass. It can be trees located between a pavement (sidewalk) and a roadway. People often call verges with plenty of other names. Most of them are regional terminologies that may include;
Summing Up
All in all, owning the grass between the sidewalk and the curb depends on your city or town. Maintaining it is your responsibility if you’re more concerned about the appearance of the outdoor or community.