Enacts new GS 153A-370.1 (applicable to counties) and new GS 160A-439.1 (applicable to cities) as follows. Allows a county/city to petition the superior court for the appointment of a receiver to rehabilitate, demolish, or sell a vacant building, structure, or dwelling if the owner fails to: (1) comply with an order issued pursuant to GS 153A-369/GS 160A-429 from which no appeal has been taken or the appeal has been dismissed or denied; (2) comply with an order issued pursuant to GS 153A-369/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 county/city may charge the owner of the building, structure, or dwelling an administrative fee of $100. Applies to any petition filed on or after October 1, 2013.