(2)
In the case of a penalty imposed pursuant to a violation, record on the land records
a notice of violation and index such violation in the name of the property owner no
later than thirty (30) days after the penalty was imposed.
C.
Each such lien shall be effective from the time of the recording on the land records.
D.
Each lien for costs incurred shall take precedence over all transfers and encumbrances
recorded after such time, and all other liens and encumbrances, except municipal taxes
and assessments, recorded previously to the existence of such lien, except for liens
done for work for demolition, for which chapter 2 of the charter may limit precedential effect. Each lien for penalties imposed shall
have the same priority as judgment liens in accordance with G.S. § 7-152c(f).
E.
Unless proceedings to discharge such lien are taken by the party against whom or whose
real property a lien is claimed, the filing shall, as to all persons having actual
notice, become conclusive evidence that the amount claimed in the notice of lien with
interest is due and is a just lien upon the premises.
F.
Any lien pursuant to this section may be foreclosed in the same manner as a mortgage.
G.
Any lien pursuant to this section may be discharged or dissolved in the manner provided
in G.S. §§ 49-35a to 49-37, inclusive.
H.
The recovery or repayment of any penalties or costs incurred pursuant to this chapter
may be obtained by the city by collecting rents directly from any tenants of the dwelling
involved, or by a suit against the owner of the dwelling, or both, pursuant to procedures
contained in G.S. chapter 833a, or by the appointment of a receiver responsible for
the collection of rents pursuant to G.S. § 47a-56a.
I.