Charges for extermination of rats and elimination of means of ingress shall be a lien upon the real estate affected, superior to all other existing liens and encumbrances, except tax liens if within 60 days after such cost and expense is incurred. The village or person performing the service by authority of the village, in his own name, shall file notice of lien in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in the county in which the real estate is located or in the office of the Registrar of Titles of such county if the real estate affected is registered under the Torrens system. The notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out a description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, the amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred or payable for the service, and the date or dates when such cost and expense was incurred by the village. The lien may be enforced by proceedings to foreclose as in case of mortgages or mechanics' liens. Suit to foreclose this lien shall be commenced within one year after the date of filing notice of lien.
(Ord. 76-29, passed 12-8-76)