Municipalities own the road. So, why aren’t they responsible?
Most municipalities have a policy handling Street Creep claims. Their policy normally is that when there is “visible proof” of Street Creep they will make the necessary repairs to your driveway and decrease the potential for any future Street Creep problems. The municipality will not cover any damages to your home. The “visible proof” could be a cracked foundation causing thousands of dollars in damage. Some city and community officials are taking preventative actions to minimize the occurrence of Street Creep in new developments. Some area officials require driveways constructed in areas prone to Street Creep have a four-inch expansion joint at the back of the curb, a one-inch expansion joint at the back of the sidewalk or near the property line and a two-inch expansion joint adjacent to the garage floor.
