§ 15.40.564. Imposed housing repairs.

A.

In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter, whenever an owner fails, neglects or refuses to make repairs or other corrections required by this chapter which are necessary to remove an imminent and substantial danger to the health, safety and well-being of persons affected thereby, the director of inspections may apply to the Circuit Court of the county for an order authorizing such repairs and corrections if the owner or owners thereof, including the lien holders of record, after at least fifteen days' written notice by mail to do so, have failed to put such structure in a safe condition. The cost of such repairs and corrections shall not exceed fifty percent of the fair market value of the structure to be repaired, as determined by not less than two appraisers qualified in the appraisal of real property in the village.

B.

Notice of the intention to make such repairs or corrections shall be served upon the owner, who thereupon shall give entry and free access to the village inspector for the purpose of making such repairs.

C.

Any owner of a dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit who refuses, impedes, interferes with, willfully hinders or obstructs such entry, repairs or corrections, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.

D.

Repairs and corrections made pursuant to this section, upon filing a notice of lien with the recorder of deeds of the county, shall constitute a lien in favor of the village against the premises repaired or corrected and shall be recoverable by a civil action against the owner or his successors and assigns, brought in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(Ord. 1977-14 § 20-3, 1977)