How do I know if the streets are private and what does that mean to the home owner?

If the streets within a development are private the individuals within the development own the streets, usually as part of the home owners association. Home owners associations usually hire a private contractor to plow and maintain the streets. The city does not plow or maintain private streets. When private streets need to be maintained or replaced it is the responsibility of the home owners or the home owners association to do that. Ask your association how it will plan to pay for these future expenditures.

For further information on private streets or streets in general, contact Engineering at 651-714-3593.

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1. There is a vacant property near the home I am considering purchasing. What will be there?
2. How do I know which school my children will attend?
3. There are private covenants within my development. What are these and who enforces them?
4. Will parks and trails be developed near the home I am considering purchasing?
5. Does the city provide a warranty for work done by builders and developers?
6. Who owns easements and what purpose do they serve? Who can help me?
7. Concerning property taxes, what will I be required to pay on my new home?
8. How do I know if the streets are private and what does that mean to the home owner?
9. The lot I am looking at is adjacent to a pond. Will it remain that way?
10. Once my home is built, is it safe to assume that the way the area looks today will remain that way?