(A) As provided by G.S. § 160D-1203, the amount of the cost of any repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the Inspector pursuant to § 151.041 shall be a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred. The lien shall be filed, have the same priority and be enforced and the costs collected as the lien for special assessments provided by G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 10.
(B) If a dwelling or other structure is removed or demolished by the Code Enforcement Official, he or she shall sell the materials of the dwelling or other structure and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling or other structure and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition. Any balance remaining shall be deposited in the superior court by the Code Enforcement Official, shall be secured in a manner directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court.
(Ord. 2008-02, passed 5-13-2008; Ord. passed 4-13-2021)