§ 32.290 LIENS.

   (A)   A lienholder of record who has registered pursuant to § 32.289(B) may, within 45 days from the date of issuance of notification under § 32.289(D):

      (1)   Correct the violation, if it has not already been abated; or

      (2)   Pay all civil fines assessed for the violation, and all charges and fees incurred by Louisville Metro in connection with enforcement of the ordinance, including abatement costs.

   (B)   Nothing in this section shall prohibit Louisville Metro from taking immediate action if necessary under § 32.292.

   (C)   The lien provided by § 32.288 shall not take precedence over previously recorded liens if:

      (1)   Louisville Metro failed to comply with the requirements of § 32.289 for notification of the final order; or

      (2)   A prior lienholder complied with subsection (A) of this section.

   (D)   A lien that does not take precedence over previously recorded liens under subsection (C) of this section shall, if the final order remains partially unsatisfied, take precedence over all other subsequent liens except liens for state, county, school board and Louisville Metro taxes.

   (E)   Louisville Metro may record a lien before the 45 day period established in subsection (A) of this section expires. If the lien is fully satisfied prior to the expiration of the 45 day period, Louisville Metro shall release the lien in the County Clerk's office where the lien is recorded within 15 days of satisfaction.

   (F)   Failure of Louisville Metro to comply with §§ 32.289 and 32.290, or failure of a lien to take precedence over previously filed liens as provided in subsection (C) of this section, shall not limit or restrict any other remedies Louisville Metro has against the property of the violator.

(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 200-2016, approved 11-29-2016, effective 12-31-2016)