§ 34.046 LIENS.

   (A)   A lienholder of record who has registered pursuant to § 34.045 of this chapter may, within 45 days from the date of issuance of notification under § 34.045(B) of this chapter:

      (1)   Correct the violation, if it has not already be abated; or

      (2)   Pay all civil fines assessed for the violation, and all charges and fees incurred by the city in connection with enforcement of the ordinance, including abatement costs.

   (B)   Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from taking immediate action if necessary under § 34.039 of this chapter.

   (C)   The lien provided by § 34.044 of this chapter shall not take precedence over previously recorded liens if:

      (1)   The city failed to comply with the requirements of § 34.044 of this chapter for notification of the final order; or

      (2)   A prior lienholder complied with division (A) above.

   (D)   A lien that does not take precedence over previously recorded liens under division (C) above shall, if the final order remains partially unsatisfied, continue to take precedence over all other subsequent liens, except liens for state, county, school board and city taxes.

   (E)   The city may record a lien before the 45-day period established in division (A) above expires. If the lien is fully satisfied prior to the expiration of the 45-day period, the city shall release the lien in the County Clerk’s office where the lien is recorded within 15 days of the satisfaction.

   (F)   Failure of the city to comply with §§ 34.044 and 34.045 of this chapter, or failure of a lien to take precedence over previously filed liens as provided in division (C) above, shall not limit or restrict any other remedies the city has against the property of the violator.

(Ord. 24-2016, passed 12-19-2016)