A. Lien: Any costs or expenses of abatement reasonably incurred by the City pursuant to the provisions of subsection 4-1-4D of this Chapter shall be deemed a debt to the City by the owner, lessee or person in control of premises upon which such nuisance existed; provided, that where specifically provided in this Code or by statute 1 , such costs and expenses shall become a lien upon the real estate affected, superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except tax liens.
B. Civil Action: It shall be the duty of the City Attorney to enforce by civil action any and all such debts or liens as provided in subsection A of this Section. (1997 Code)
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| 1 | 1. 65 ILCS 5/11-20-7, 5/11-20-8, 5/11-20-121 and 5/11-31-1. |