(A) Filing a notice of lis pendens. Any time after an inspector issues a written notice under section 9-1-72 applicable to a residential building or structure, any inspector may file a notice of lis pendens with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county where the property is located. A copy of the written notice or a copy of the order to take corrective action shall be attached to the lis pendens. The notice of lis pendens and a copy of the written notice or order to take corrective action shall be indexed and cross-indexed in accordance with the indexing procedures of G.S. 1-117. From the date and time of indexing, the written notice or order to take corrective action shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the owners of and parties in interest in the building or structure, including any lienholders and tenants who may be determined by the exercise of reasonable diligence in accordance with G.S. 160D-1121 and the methods of service procedures set forth in section 9-1-72. The notice of lis pendens shall remain in full force and effect until it is cancelled.
(B) Cancellation of notice of lis pendens. Any inspector may cancel the notice lis pendens upon a determination by that inspector that the property fully complies with this article or if the enforcement action is settled, discontinued or abated. Cancellation of the notice of lis pendens must be made in a writing signed by the inspector and filed with the Clerk of Superior Court where the property is located.
(Ord. No. 23-082, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)