(A)
The amount of the cost of the repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition by the Housing Inspector shall be a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred, which lien shall be filed, have the same priority and be collected as a lien for special assessment provided in Article 10 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes. The amount of such cost is also a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the town limits except for the owner's primary residence. The additional lien provided in this division is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(B) If the structure is removed or demolished by the Housing Inspector, he or she shall sell the materials of the structure and any personal property, fixtures, or appurtenances found in or attached to the structure and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court by the Housing Inspector, shall be secured in a manner as may be directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order of decree of the court. Repairs, alterations, improvements or demolitions may be made under the supervision of the Housing Inspector, or he or she may let the same to contract on competitive bids or by private contract if no bids are received.
(C) Vacating and closing structures shall be done under the supervision of the Housing Inspector.
(Ord. PL05268-110121, passed 12-8-2021)