Section 28-215.1.1. Lien for emergency work  


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  • The  expenses of the city in
      performing emergency work on any structure or  part  of  such  structure
      pursuant  to  this  article shall constitute a debt recoverable from the
      owner and a lien upon the land and any part of such structure  that  was
      not demolished. Every such lien shall have priority over all other liens
      and  encumbrances  on  the  premises  except  for  the lien of taxes and
      assessments. Except as  otherwise  provided  by  rule  of  the  affected
      agency,  the  agency  incurring  such  expenses shall be governed by the
      procedures set forth in article eight of subchapter five of the  housing
      maintenance  code  with respect to the enforcement of such debt and lien
      against all types  of  structures,  including  those  authorized  to  be
      occupied   or   otherwise  occupied  for  residential,  commercial,  and
      manufacturing purposes.