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Default Gap in sidewalk

On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:19:56 AM UTC-6, philo* wrote:
On 11/18/2014 06:28 AM, trader_4 wrote:


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Isn't it the job of condo board?


Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner. That indeed would seem to be the case.



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Good point. With a condo I don't think one can just go ahead and do any
repair work without some type of approval.

There is nothing in my yard that would get an approval!


Time: 20 years
The concrete moved away from the step, not sunken below.
My intention is to fill the gap, not raise or move the concrete. yes there is a water problem where the gutter just empties onto the sidewalk a few feet back. I think you are correct, there is probably not a proper base or footer under the walk.

Water problem: You can't see from the picture, but one corner of the step has already dropped about an inch. you can see where the brick has already started to buckle slightly on the front of the bldg.

If I fill the gap and stop the erosion I could probably prevent a costly repair and the unsightly gap.

I was told years ago that the association could force me to pay for the repair, so I was hesitant to bring it to there attention.

Thanks.