(a) Notwithstanding the limitations contained in section 206,¹ in the case of property exposed to upset sale and not sold at upset sale, the bureau may incur, and may recover as costs from proceeds prior to any distribution in a subsequent sale to the extent authorized by this or any other act, the following:

(b) This section may not be construed as creating any affirmative duty on the part of the county or bureau to rehabilitate or maintain property or as imposing any liability on a county or bureau for injuries to persons or property that may occur on property subject to rehabilitation and maintenance under this section.

(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Costs of maintenance,” costs and expenses for materials and services related to the upkeep or preservation of the condition of the property, including ordinary and necessary repairs.

“Costs of rehabilitation,” costs and expenses for construction, stabilization, rehabilitation, demolition and reasonable nonconstruction costs. The term includes environmental remediation, architectural, engineering and legal fees, permits, financing fees and insurance costs. The term does not include construction of new structures.

“Property maintenance codes,” municipal ordinances that regulate the maintenance or development of real property. The term includes building codes, housing codes and public safety codes.