Sidewalk & Curb Grass: Who's Responsible? Property Owner vs. Public

In most cases, the public owns the land between the sidewalk and the curb. This land is considered to be part of the public right-of-way, and it is usually maintained by the city or county. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. In some cases, the owner of the property adjacent to the sidewalk may be responsible for maintaining the grass between the sidewalk and the curb. This is often the case in older cities and towns, where the sidewalks were originally built by private individuals.