The property owner or other person required by Section 32-24 to maintain and repair the sidewalk area shall owe a duty to members of the public to keep and maintain the sidewalk area in a safe and nondangerous condition. If, as a result of the failure of any property owner or other responsible person to maintain the sidewalk area in a nondangerous condition as required by Section 32-24, any person suffers injury or damage to person or property, the property owner shall be liable to such person for the resulting damages or injury.