Originally Posted by
IGH_Only
Upon reflection, even the last part isn't often true as they are so many HOA developments that are responsible for maintenance of the sidewalks and the streets themselves.
I've been on a couple HOA boards, and we were never responsible for streets. But I have never lived in a gated community or anything like that.
Now, I should correct myself on the sidewalks: ultimately, yes, you are correct that developers put in sidewalks, and homeowners are often responsible for maintenance. So, given that developers will pass on the construction cost to home buyers, they (home buyers) are ultimately responsible. However - and this is a big 'however' - these things must be mandated by a municipality, and in fact some are now relieving homeowners of the financial responsibility of maintenance -- as well they should. A sidewalk is a classic 'public good' that should be provided by government.