§ 1749.09 OWNER LIABILITY FOR COSTS INCURRED BY CITY.
   (a)   The owner of any structure, dwelling or building under determination of the State Fire Marshall as provided in W.Va. Code § 15A-10-2, or order of the Code Enforcement Agency of the city or, shall be required to pay for the costs incurred by city for repairing, altering, improving, vacating, closing, removing or demolishing any structure, dwelling or building.
   (b)   In addition to any other rights provided by law, the city may file a lien against the real property in question for an amount that reflects all costs incurred by the city for repairing, altering, improving, vacating, closing, removing or demolishing any structure, dwelling, or building. Any such lien shall be filed and notices in accordance with applicable state law and the city code.
(Ord. passed 2-19-2019)