Ind. Code ch. 13-26-14

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Ind. Code § 13-26-14-1 Additional or alternative remedy for collection of rates or charges

Sec. 1. A district may, as an additional or alternative remedy, foreclose a lien established by this article as a means of collection of rates or charges, including the penalty on the rates or charges. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-28(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 13-26-14-2 Recovery by district

Sec. 2. (a) In all actions brought to foreclose the liens, the district is entitled to recover the following: (1) The amount of the rates or charges. (2) The penalty on the rates or charges. (3) A reasonable attorney's fee. (b) The court shall order that the sale be made without relief from valuation or appraisement statutes. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-28(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 13-26-14-3 Applicability of other rights and laws

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided by this article, in all actions to foreclose the liens: (1) the laws concerning municipal public improvement assessments; and (2) the rights, remedies, procedure, and relief granted the parties to the action; apply. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-28(b).] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 13-26-14-4 Liens for unpaid rates, fees, or charges

Sec. 4. Rates, fees, or charges made, assessed, or established by the district are a lien, in the same manner established under IC 36-9-23 for municipal sewage works, on a lot, parcel of land, or building that is connected with or uses the works of the district. Liens under this chapter: (1) attach; (2) are recorded; (3) are subject to the same penalties, interest, and reasonable attorney's fees on recovery; and (4) shall be collected and enforced; in substantially the same manner as provided in IC 36-9-23-31 through IC 36-9-23-34. A lien under this chapter that is the only lien on a property may not be foreclosed. As added by P.L.131-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.71-2011, SEC.3; P.L.97-2012, SEC.15.

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