Enacts new GS 160A-439.1 providing that if a building or structure under Part 5 or a dwelling under Part 6 of Article 19 of GS Chapter 160A is a nuisance per se, then a city may petition the court for appointment of a receiver to rehabilitate, demolish, or sell the vacant building, structure, or dwelling if the owner fails to: (1) comply with an order issued pursuant to GS 160A-429 from which no appeal has been taken; (2) comply with an order of the city council issued pursuant to GS 160A-429 following an appeal; or (3) comply with an order to repair, alter, or improve, remove, or demolish a structure under GS 160A-443.
Provides details on what information must be included in the petition for appointment of receiver. Provides details on notice of proceeding. Details the appointment of receiver process. Provides for the exclusive authority of the receiver once appointed, and details receiver’s authority, duties, and tenure. Specifies the procedure for foreclosing on the lien. Provides that the city may charge the owner of the building, structure, or dwelling an administrative fee that is equal to 5% of the profits from the sale of the building, structure, or dwelling, or $100, whichever is less.
Applies to the cities of Greensboro and High Point only. Effective October 1, 2011.