But, fixing the crack in the sidewalk is a repair.There is another cost item that many landlords overlook -- Supplies.

Something about blocking sidewalk and his company sign on vehicle..the community security guard gave several warnings..

The dogs are very aggressive and always run to the fence (to bark loudly) when I walk on my narrow sidewalk to get to the back of my property.

I edge the sidewalks and driveway, weed eat, trim hedges, mulch where appropriate.Hired lawn care never does as good a job as myself and it costs me just a little time.

Yet, clearly there was before or are pipes, hook-ups probably beneath the surface - (think as if there was a row of houses and one in the middle burned down yesterday leaving dirt, but the sidewalk out front was still there, fire hydrant, etc).When offering to buy the lot, were there solid records of other lots sold?

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall:(a)Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entryways, stairs and/or halls, which shall be used for the purposes of ingress and egress only;(b)Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and hardware in good, clean order and repair;(c)Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors; (d)Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather; (e)Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc. from any window, rail, porch or balcony nor air or dry any of same within any yard area or space; (f)Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without the prior written consent of Landlord;(g)Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;(h)Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and repair and shall use same only for the purposes for which they were constructed.

Sidewalks, streetlights, fire hydrants, curbs, gutters, storm drains etc.

. - i have had great success with this one... pour a concrete slab like a patio on the outside. 99% of the water will be pushed away, so not enough water will get into the crack. the leak at my house stopped after pouring a patio. it used to leak during every rain.George, I have a rental that is completely surrounded by concrete - be it patio, sidewalk or steps there is poured concrete all around.

PG&E was $10k to hook up (plus $$ to run the wires underground), water and sewer were $50k to hook up (IF they didnt have to extend the main lines or dig up the street..if that was required add another $50k) and then the county/city likes to get their entitlements - sidewalks, widen street - whatever they are in the mood to ask for costing many tens of thousands.  

Might as well just take the front door off and put a basket on the sidewalk for a free-will offering!