Upon a finding of necessity by the governing body of any incorporated municipality in the state, after giving notice as provided herein the municipality may demolish or repair a building or structure or parts of buildings and structures, party walls, and foundations which are found by the governing body of the municipality to be unsafe to the extent of being a public nuisance from any cause. The cost of any action taken by the municipality shall be assessed against the property as provided in this chapter.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 53B - Municipal Authority to Repair or Demolish Unsafe Structures.
Section 11-53B-1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 11-53B-2 - Demolition or Repair Upon Finding of Necessity and Notice Given.
Section 11-53B-3 - Notice From Appropriate City Official; Failure to Comply.
Section 11-53B-4 - Hearing; Appeal.
Section 11-53B-5 - Fixing of Costs.
Section 11-53B-6 - Assessment of Costs.
Section 11-53B-7 - Payment of Costs.
Section 11-53B-8 - Failure to Make Payment.
Section 11-53B-9 - Sale of Property Upon Default.
Section 11-53B-10 - Redemption of Property.
Section 11-53B-11 - Extension of Redemption.
Section 11-53B-12 - Certificate of Warning to Redeem.
Section 11-53B-13 - Application for Entry of Certificate.
Section 11-53B-14 - Redemption Effected.
Section 11-53B-15 - Emergency Action.
Section 11-53B-16 - Assessment Liens for Demolition or Renovation.