HB1695

This bill amends Arkansas law regarding municipal liens on neglected or dilapidated property. It increases the statutory limits on the amount of municipal clean-up costs that can be given priority status over other liens. The legislation clarifies the procedures for municipalities to conduct property foreclosures due to unpaid municipal clean-up liens, including notice requirements and the appointment of commissioners for public sales. It establishes that municipalities must record satisfaction of liens within 30 days of payment. The bill also allows municipalities to petition to set aside sales of state tax-delinquent properties to certain individuals. Furthermore, it creates a mechanism for municipalities to claim proceeds from the sale of tax-delinquent properties for unrecorded clean-up liens, granting these liens priority over other unrecorded claims. Finally, the bill streamlines administrative processes by repealing existing, duplicative statutes regarding the removal or razing of buildings.