(a) If the Mayor determines that an historic landmark or a contributing building or structure within a historic district is threatened by demolition by neglect, upon obtaining an order from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the Mayor may:
- (1) Require the owner to repair all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect; or
- (2) If the owner does not make the required repairs within a reasonable period of time, enter the property and make the repairs necessary to prevent demolition by neglect.
- (b) The cost of any work undertaken pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be charged to the owner and may be levied by the District of Columbia as a special assessment against the real property. The special assessment shall be a lien against the real property.
History
Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-144, § 10c
as added Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-185, § 2(n), 53 DCR 6712
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1109.02 and § 6-1110.01.