Any person violating any provision of this article, including the technical codes which constitute part of this article, shall, in addition to the imposition of any fine or imprisonment which may be adjudged by reason of such violation, be liable to the city for any costs or expenses incurred by reason of such violation or by reason of abatement of any nuisance or hazard thereby created or by reason of rectifying any condition on any premises found to be in violation of this article. Any liability so incurred shall be enforceable in the same manner as the collection of other debts and taxes due the city.