The amount of the cost of repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition by the Inspector under this subchapter 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 the lien for special assessment provided in Article 10 of G.S. Chapter 160A [G.S. §§ 160A-216 et seq.]. If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the Inspector, he or she shall sell the materials of the dwelling, and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling, 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 Inspector, shall be secured in a manner directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court.
(1988 Code, § 4-45)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see G.S. § 160A-443(6)