We hired a company to come in with equipment to tear out the back patio and sidewalk, which were pretty ugly anyway.

We just learned that they plan to build their sidewalk at least 12 inches higher than ours.

Purchase price: $125,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Duplex 2/2 each side - walking distance to the beach.

It currently has no handicap units, no Fair Housing units, no handicap parking spaces, and the leasing office is not ADA compliant with respect entry, bathrooms, sidewalk and parking.My question is... what level of accessibility will HUD require for the project? 

And yes, if the city fines me for lack of lawn service or sidewalks not shoveled, the lease states the tenant shall pay for that immediately.

My lease also specifically states sidewalks for snow removal, and also states if the city fines me for any failure to comply with this will result in the tenant being charges asap for the cost (not from damage deposit), and could be grounds for eviction.

He does a great job, cleans up the sidewalks, side entrances, etc.

@Eric Ippolito  first it takes Capital to fund the due diligence process and bring the project to shovel ready but the following steps are free and are done by you to determine feasibility.Check with the city or county to determine what is required for all approvals including site plan and building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections and CO process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.Check to see if you have to install any manholes,fire hydrants, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting any specific street design or access requirements,.Check DOT requirements for access, stop lights and permits, traffic studiesDWQ requirements for permits, permit fees, time framesThis is a broad overview of the process and your civil engineer can handle all of this but it's good for you to know exactly what's required.

I'm talking about getting sued in a slip and fall on an icy sidewalk in the winter, not because your grass isn't mowed.No one is going to take better care of your property than you.

He was standing out on the sidewalk, face glued to his cell phone, either calling an Uber, or pretending to call an Uber.