The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 24 : Municipal and County Government
Chapter 083 : Building Inspectors and Regulation of Building
(Cite as: 24 V.S.A. § 3116)-
§ 3116. Building taken down; penalty
When such report declares such structure to be unsafe, and when the owner, agent, or person interested continues such refusal or neglect, the inspector shall cause it to be taken down or otherwise made safe. The costs and charges incurred shall constitute a lien upon the land upon which such building is situated, and shall be enforced within the time and in the manner provided for the collection of taxes on land. For every day’s continuance of such refusal or neglect, the owner or person interested shall forfeit to the city, town, or incorporated village in which such structure is situated not more than $50.00 nor less than $10.00, to be recovered in a civil action on this statute.
