There is a line item on the Department of Finance property tax bill for the "Clean and Lien" program, implemented by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA). The program aims to maintain properties to prevent blight and safeguard public health. When property owners neglect their properties despite warnings, DHCA can intervene by mowing lawns, removing debris, and securing buildings, subsequently placing a lien on the property for the incurred costs, enforceable through legal action if unpaid.

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