§ 2-166. Duration of lien.

(a)

No lien provided under this article shall continue for a period longer than 20 years after the certified copy of an order imposing a fine has been recorded, unless within that time an action is commenced pursuant to F.S. § 162.09(3) in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b)

In an action to foreclose on a lien or for a money judgment, the prevailing party is entitled to recover all costs, including a reasonable attorney's fee, that it incurs in the action.

(c)

The town commission shall be entitled to collect all costs incurred in recording and satisfying a valid lien.

(d)

The continuation of the lien effected by the commencement of the action shall not be good against creditors or subsequent purchasers for valuable consideration without notice, unless a notice of lis pendens is recorded.

(Ord. No. 87-10-1, § 10, 12-2-1987)

State law reference

Code enforcement, duration of lien, F.S. § 162.10.