§ 32-69. Duration of lien.  


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  • Pursuant to section 162.10, Florida Statutes, as amended, no lien provided under the Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act 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 section 162.09(3), Florida Statutes, as amended, in a court of competent jurisdiction. 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. The City shall be entitled to collect all costs incurred in recording and satisfying a valid lien. 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. 1093-2017, passed 8-28-17 )