Maintain “Special Use” of Pedestrian Sidewalk in Reasonably Safe Condition

Even if you believe your municipality is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk outside your building, it's a good idea to keep the sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition for pedestrians and exercise “reasonable care” to guard them from injury. An injury on the sidewalk may give rise to a case that reveals you have more responsibility for maintaining what you considered to be a public space than you thought.