In all cases arising under this chapter, where the expense of removing any nuisance cannot be made chargeable to any real estate by assessment, notice may be given to the author of the nuisance when known, to abate the same, in the manner required by the foregoing section; and in case of his neglect or refusal to abate the same in accordance with the notice, he shall be chargeable with the expenses which may be incurred by the officer in the removal thereof, to be collected by suit or otherwise, in addition to the fine or penalty. (1956 Code ch. 21 art. V)