Alabama § 11-53A-1 - Removal of Unsafe Buildings or Structures.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-53A-1 — Removal of Unsafe Buildings or Structures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-53A-1. Removal of Unsafe Buildings or Structures.
Pursuant to the police power granted in this article, any Class 5 or Class 6 or Class 8 municipality in the State of Alabama that elects to have this article apply to the municipality may, after notice as provided in this article, move or demolish buildings or structures, or parts of buildings or structures, party walls, or foundations when found by a municipal housing code abatement board and by the governing body of the city, to be unsafe to the extent of creating a public nuisance from any cause.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 11-53A-1
What does Code of Alabama § 11-53A-1 cover?
Section 11-53A-1 ("Removal of Unsafe Buildings or Structures.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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