Ala. Code § 11-40-63: Violations of Class 2 Municipality Housing and Building Code; Priority of Liens.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any fees, penalties, and abatement costs imposed against property other than owner occupied real property for violations of a Class 2 municipality’s housing and building codes adopted pursuant to the Code of Alabama 1975, may be enforced in rem as a lien in accordance with this article.

(b) Every municipal code lien, as defined in this article, shall be superior to all other liens, except those liens for taxes described or referenced in Section 11-51-6.