Most cities have an ordinance that places the responsibility for fixing public sidewalks in residential areas on the homeowners whose homes front the sidewalks.According to the negligence by proxy doctrine,in light of such an ordinance,a homeowner would be liable if he or she failed to repair a damaged sidewalk in front of his or her home and a pedestrian tripped and was injured because of the unrepaired sidewalk.

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The negligence by proxy doctrine does not automatically make homeowners liable for injuries on public sidewalks; liability depends on specific local laws and ordinances, and typically, the city or municipality is responsible for public sidewalk maintenance.

Most Cities Have an Ordinance That Places the Responsibility for Fixing