The bill SB9 Enrolled authorizes Class 1 municipalities in Alabama to enforce local and state building maintenance regulations through judicial in rem foreclosure of municipal code enforcement and nuisance abatement liens on certain properties, excluding owner-occupied properties. It defines terms such as "interested party," "minimum bid price," and "municipal code lien," among others, and outlines the process for enforcing liens, including the superiority of municipal code liens over other liens except for tax liens. The bill requires municipalities to enact an ordinance to proceed with foreclosures and includes detailed procedures for the enforcement of municipal code liens. Insertions in the bill include the term "Enrolled" and specific definitions and procedures.

SB9 details the foreclosure process, including a six-month waiting period after lien recording, notification requirements, and the filing of a petition with the circuit court. It mandates the publication of notice, appointment of a guardian ad litem for certain interested parties, and sets a timeline for a judicial hearing. The bill specifies the conditions for the sale of property, the redemption process for interested parties, and the distribution of sale proceeds. It also states that the sale is final and binding, with a deed executed and recorded within 90 days of the sale. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2024, and allows municipalities to adopt forms for implementing and administering the sale process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-10-29
Engrossed: 40-10-29
Enrolled: 40-10-29