31.37(A)
’s Expense. If the condition described in a notice has not been remedied within the period of time given in the notice of violation after the mailing or service or posting of such notice, or in the event that there is a hearing, as provided for by §§ 31.01 et seq. of this Code, after notice to the property
of the unfavorable decision of the Special Magistrate, the condition may be remedied by the at the expense of the property
. Any such action taken by the to repair and/or correct the condition does not create a continuing obligation on the part of the to make further repairs or to maintain the property and does not create any liability against the for any damages to the property. Such expense shall include reasonable administrative expenses, filing costs, and attorneys’ fees. The filing and enforcement of any lien shall be in accordance with §§ 31.01 et seq. of this Code.
31.37(B) Lien on property. Actions taken by the to repair or correct a violation of the
shall be and become a lien upon the property or properties upon which the violation occurred. The amount of the lien shall include all costs incurred by the as a result of the ’s finding of a violation and actions taken to repair or correct such violation. The ’s entitlement to these costs is perfected upon the commitment by the to incur the costs. The may record its claim of lien in the Public Records of Broward County. All liens created as a result of actions taken by the to repair or correct serious threats to life, health, safety and/or welfare shall remain liens, coequal with the liens of all , county, district and municipal taxes, superior in dignity to all other liens, titles and claims, until paid.
((Ord. 2010-10, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2011-03, passed 5-16-2011)