This is indeed what the reality is. But do not forget, that when this stairs is falling apart and someone gets hurt, and this is for instance in the USA, this gentleman will be a very poor gentleman. I do agree, it is ridiculous such stairs should costs 65k$ or more. Even in smaller communities, local even, agreements shall be made on who is responsible for the damage to others, when, where, what.
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This is indeed what the reality is. But do not forget, that when this stairs is falling apart and someone gets hurt, and this is for instance in the USA, this gentleman will be a very poor gentleman. I do agree, it is ridiculous such stairs should costs 65k$ or more. Even in smaller communities, local even, agreements shall be made on who is responsible for the damage to others, when, where, what.