Title 15. Buildings and Construction
Chapter 15.12. HOUSING STANDARDS
§ 15.12.440. Liens and charges to recover expenses.
Whenever the owner fails to comply with an order to repair, alter or improve, or to demolish a dwelling which has been determined to be unfit for human habitation and continued occupancy, and the director has taken direct action pursuant to the provisions of Sections 15.12.420 and 15.12.430, the costs incurred by him or her in such action shall be a lien against the real property and such lien shall be enforced in the manner provided or authorized by law for the enforcement of common law liens on personal property. Such lien shall be recorded.
If the dwelling is demolished by the director, he or she may sell the materials of such dwelling and the net cost of the demolition shall be charged to the owner, and if any balance remains, it shall be held for the owner or any other parties entitled thereto; and in every case, the cost of direct action shall be the costs necessary to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible, together with a ten (10) percent service charge in addition thereto.
(Prior code § 14-41)