<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10-39. - Costs to be lien on premises.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               As provided by G.S. 160A-443(6), the amount of the cost of any repairs, alterations
               or improvements, or vacating and closing, or demolition or removal caused to be made
               or done by the building code administrator shall be a lien against the real property
               upon which such cost was incurred. Such lien shall be filed, have the same priority
               and be enforced, and the costs collected as the lien for special assessments provided
               by G.S. ch. 160A.
               
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               (b)
               
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               If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the public officer, he shall sell the
               materials of the dwelling, and any personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found
               in or attached to the dwelling, and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against
               the cost of the removal or demolition and any balance remaining shall be deposited
               in the superior court by the public officer, shall be secured in a manner directed
               by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled
               thereto by final order or decree of the court. Nothing in this section shall be construed
               to impair or limit in any way the power of the county to define and declare nuisances
               and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings, or otherwise.
               
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               (Code 1993, Â§ 10-43; Ord. of 4-2-1991(2), Â§ 18)
               
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