There are quite honestly many other houses in this city that have more serious lead paint issues -- paint that is actually chipping and falling all over sidewalks, etc. -- but the government has not issues with them, because no one has reported them.I am perfectly willing to abate lead where it is a legitimate concern, but some of the stuff the report brings up is kind of outrageous, and doing everything the way the government wants will cost $22k (I got an estimate from a professional certified to do lead abatement).I know no one can tell what the exact rules are in my local area, but I'm curious if anyone has ever been in a similar boat -- had a tenant get a government agency to inspect a house for lead, or dealt generally with HUD's lead abatement requirements (which are what my local government's rules are based on).

Yes the city of Kansas City in its infinite wisdom required trees to be planted or usually planted them - they got a great deal on trees that grow big, and do it fast and has heaving and cracking driveways and sidewalks all over the city and most of them drop spiny balls all over the place that cause other problems.You should be able to get a tree removed for way less than $10k.You could also epoxy inject and seal if its just cracks, but if it is uneven you might need to do something else. 

However, it is on the grass between the curb and sidewalk which i believe is technically government property.  

We will be self-financed, developing property that is zoned "by-right" for the intended use, using public water/individual septic tanks, constructing DOT spec roadways, installing concrete sidewalks and offering high-speed cable TV and internet service.

All items are to be addressed prior to closing with follow up city inspection.The property needs about $60k in repairs or replacements of items such as driveway, windows, heating units, side walk etc based on inspections and estimates.

All items are to be addressed prior to closing with follow up city inspection.The property needs about $60k in repairs or replacements of items such as driveway, windows, heating units, side walk etc based on inspections and estimates.

Some of the major rehab involves Siding, portion of roof, new sidewalk, splitting electric (new panel boxes and meters), heating (new furnaces and re laying of duct work), water (new water heaters), portion of broken sewer pipe replacement, replace electric wiring to 2 units, new kitchen, bath, flooring, windows, doors (interior and exterior) in all units. 

We haven't come up with an economical alternative to the ugly, cracked and warped sidewalk type paving that's out there now.

I hope this meets with your needs.I also wanted to remind you that work will be performed on the sidewalk on December 13th so please be careful and try and not enter around the garage for that day.

Nashville has a sidewalk ordinance.