A public officer appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.3, et seq.,
or any enforcement officer described in this chapter, shall be authorized
to issue a notice to the creditor filing the summons and complaint
in an action to foreclose, if the public officer or enforcement officer
determines that the creditor has violated this chapter by failing
to provide for the care, maintenance, security, and upkeep of the
exterior of the property. The notice shall require the person or entity
to correct the violation within 30 days of receipt of the notice,
or within 10 days of receipt of the notice if the violation presents
an imminent threat to public health and safety. The issuance of this
notice shall constitute proof that a property is "vacant and abandoned"
for purposes of N.J.S.A. 2A:50-73.