(a) As provided by G.S. 160D-1203, the amount of the cost of any removal or demolition caused to be made or done by the code enforcement officer pursuant to this article shall be a lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. Such lien shall be filed, have the same priority, and be enforced and the costs collected as provided by G.S. ch. 160A, art. 10 (G.S. 160A-216 et seq.).
(b) If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the code enforcement officer, he shall sell the materials of the dwelling, and any personal property, fixture 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 code enforcement officer, 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 of the decree of the court.
(Code 1989, § 90.08; Ord. of 3-23-1982; Ord. of 3-13-2012)