Prepare for an Administrative Hearing

Administrative hearings hold property owners accountable for Minimum Property Maintenance code violations. It is a proactive measure to remediate blight.

To prepare for a hearing, collect documentation showing ownership, permitting information, and other compliance actions.

During a hearing, documents are submitted into evidence.

Suggested Documents

Below are some of the documents to bring to a hearing:

  • Photos showing the front, back, and sides of property where abatement has occurred
  • Permits
  • Contracts
  • Certificates
  • Rebuilding Program Documentation
  • Bill of Sale, Deed, or Succession Documents

Checklist

This checklist helps owners prepare documents for an administrative hearing. Using the checklist is optional and won’t be submitted as evidence.

Download Checklist

Resolve Violations Before Hearing

Property owners should try to resolve violations before a hearing. If work is being done to comply, use the form below to submit photos and documentation before a hearing. This will ensure the case file is updated in a timely manner.

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Submit Photos & Documents
Note: Find the case number by searching the address on OneStop here (https://onestopapp.nola.gov/). Look for a Minimum Property Maintenance or Healthy Homes case.
 

Note: Please ensure photos have the date and time on them, and feature the front, back, and sides of the property.