The City of New Orleans is making good on its promise to fight blight in the Crescent City.
Homeowners could face stiff fines and even liens against their property if their lots are overrun with grass, litter and rodents in Orleans Parish.
New Orleans attorney Raymond A. Brown has represented Orleans Parish residents who have recently received code violations for allowing their properties to become neglected. In most cases, we were able to get these fines reduced.
These code violations are part of the city’s “Lot Maintenance Program” that was passed in February 2014 by the New Orleans City Council. It allows the city to take swift action against property owners who fail to keep the grass cut, debris picked up and take precautions to prevent rodent and animal infestations.
Under the ordinance, Orleans Parish property owners will be given seven days to cut the grass, remove debris and get their property cleaned up. If they fail to comply, the city will do it for them and add the clean-up fees to the owner’s property tax bill.
New Orleans Code Enforcement received over 5,000 calls about high grass in 2013, according to the city. If you own property in Orleans Parish and have received one of these notices, please contact the Law Offices of Raymond Anthony Brown. Our attorneys will work aggressively on your behalf to try and get the penalties reduced.
To report property violations in Orleans Parish, residents are urged to call 311. For more information about the city’s “Fight the Blight” initiative and how the process works, visit the New Orleans Code Enforcement online.
