As provided by G.S. § 160A-443(6), the cost of any repairs, alterations or improvements, or of vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the Inspector pursuant to § 96.49 of this chapter shall be a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred. The lien shall be filed, having priority, and be collected in the same manner as the lien for special assessments established by G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 10.
(Prior Code, § 17-19)