(A) Creation of lien. The expense of the action shall be paid by the person in default. If the expense is not paid, it is a lien on the land or premises where the nuisance occurred. A lien established pursuant to this section shall have the same priority and be collected as unpaid ad valorem taxes.
(B) Liens on residential and abandoned nonresidential buildings. The amount of the cost of repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition by the Inspector shall be a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred, which lien shall be filed, have the same priority, and be collected as the lien for special assessment provided in G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 10.
(C) Additional lien created in actions about residential buildings. Where the original action was brought against a dwelling(s), the expense of the action is also a lien on any other real property owned by the person in default within the town limits, or within one mile of the town limits, except for the person’s primary residence. A lien established pursuant to this section is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as money judgment. This section shall not apply if the person in default can show that the nuisance was created solely by the actions of another.
(G.S. § 160A-193)
(D) Notification of Town Attorney. The Inspector will notify the Town Attorney to write a notice of lien and cause it to be recorded in the county registry and/or judgments.
(Ord. 14-2021, passed - -)