(4) When the owner fails, neglects, or refuses to demolish an unfit, unsafe, or unsanitary
dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit within the requisite time, the enforcing
officer may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a demolition order to undertake
the demolition. The court may grant the order when no reconsideration or hearing on
the matter is pending. The cost of the demolition shall create a debt in favor of
this corporate unit against the owner, and is recoverable in a civil action brought
by the corporate unit which possesses all the rights of a private creditor.
(5) Whenever a dwelling is demolished, whether carried out by the owner or by the enforcing
officer, the demolition shall include the filling in of the excavation remaining on
the property on which the demolished dwelling was located, in a manner that eliminates
all potential danger to the public health, safety, or welfare arising from the excavation.
(6) All demolition shall be preceded by an inspection of the premises by the appropriate
authority as provided for by the laws of this state.
(d) Relocation of occupants. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, no dwelling shall be vacated
or demolished by the enforcing officer, under the powers granted to him or her by
the provisions of this chapter, until persons occupying the dwelling at the time the
compliance order is issued have been offered housing accommodations in a decent, safe,
and sanitary dwelling which meets the requirements of this chapter. Should a municipality
relocate occupants, the cost of relocation shall constitute a debt in favor of the
corporate unit against the owner, and is recoverable in a civil action brought by
the corporate unit which possesses all the rights of a private creditor.