(a) Ownership interest of conservator.--A conservator appointed under section 5¹ shall be deemed to have an ownership interest in and legal control of the property for the purposes of filing plans with public agencies and boards, seeking and obtaining construction permits and other approvals and submitting applications for financing or other assistance to public or private entities.

(b) Liability of owner.--Notwithstanding the appointment of a conservator under section 5, nothing in this act shall be construed to relieve the owner of any civil or criminal liability or of any obligation to pay taxes, municipal liens and charges, mortgages, private liens or other fees or charges, whether incurred before or after the appointment of the conservator and no such liability shall transfer to the conservator.