(A) Prior to recordation, a notice of lien must be served on the owner in the same manner as a summons in a civil action in accordance with Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 415.10. If the owner after diligent search cannot be found, the notice may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place upon the property for a period of ten days and publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
(B) The lien must specify:
1. The amount of the lien;
2. That the lien is imposed on behalf of the city;
3. The date of the city’s abatement order or other order related to the enforcement action;
4. The street address, legal description and assessor parcel number of the parcel on which the lien is imposed; and
5. The name and address of the owner of the property.
(C) The lien will be recorded in the County Recorder’s office and from the date of recording will have the force, effect and priority of a judgment lien and may be foreclosed by an action brought by the city for a money judgment.
(D) The city may recover from the property owner any costs incurred regarding the processing and recording of the lien and providing notice to the property owner as part of its foreclosure action to enforce the lien.
(E) In the event the lien is satisfied, the city will cause a notice of release of the lien to be recorded in the County Recorder’s office.
(Ord. 553, passed 8-15-2006)