(A) Pursuant to state statute, the village may recover from the owner or owners of record the cost of any demolition or repair incurred. The cost shall be a lien on the premises and shall be superior to all prior existing liens or encumbrances except taxes, provided that the village shall, within 60 days after the repair or demolition, file notice of lien of the costs and expenses in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Will County. The notice of lien must consist of a sworn statement setting out:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for the identification thereof;
(2) The amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred;
(3) The date or dates when the cost and expense was incurred.
(B) On payment by the owner or owners of record, the village shall release the lien.
(Ord. 344, passed 6-21-72)
Statutory reference:
Unsafe buildings, demolition or repair, lien, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-31-1