(A) Following the demolition, repair, or enclosure of the building, or removal of garbage, debris or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials under this chapter, the village may file a notice of lien against the real estate for the cost of demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal, including attorney’s fees, within 180 days after the repair, demolition, enclosure, or removal occurred, for the cost and expense incurred, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds.
(B) The notice of lien shall consist of a sworn statement setting forth:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for its identification;
(2) The date or dates that the expenses were incurred by the village in undertaking the remedial actions authorized by this chapter;
(3) The date or dates that the expenses were incurred by the Building Commissioner or designee;
(4) A statement by the Building Commissioner that the building was open and vacant and constituted an immediate and continuing hazard to the community;
(5) A statement by the Building Commissioner that the required sign was posted on the building, the notice was sent by certified mail to the owners of record, and that notice was published in accordance with this chapter; and
(6) A statement as to when and where the notice was published.
(Ord. 05-61, passed 12-21-05)