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New Orleans City Code ch. 26, art. XIII, div. 3
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New Orleans City Code § 26-670 Violations—Notice and hearing.

Sec. 26-670. - Violations—Notice and hearing. (a) Any violation of this article is prohibited, and shall subject the lessor to penalties not to exceed the maximum monetary amount that may be imposed pursuant to state law. (b) Each day that such violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Multiple violations of this article can occur and may be noticed and heard in a single administrative hearing. (c) Notice and hearing requirements for determining violations shall be in accordance with the administrative procedures provided in Chapter 6, Article II of the Code of the City of New Orleans. (d) Failure to comply with any provision of this article shall be deemed a "housing violation" subject to enforcement, penalty, and tax liens, as provided for in the applicable provisions of state law. (e) In addition to any fine or penalty imposed by this article, the city may seek all available relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation and may pursue any remedy to compel compliance with the requirements of this article, including the discontinuance of electrical service upon revocation of the certificate of compliance. (f) The department shall have the right to subpoena records from lessors and lessees to enforce the provisions of this article. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 29239, § 1, 11-3-22)

New Orleans City Code § 26-671 Revocation of certificate of compliance.

Sec. 26-671. - Revocation of certificate of compliance. (a) Without limiting the remedies available for non-compliance with this article, a hearing officer may order the revocation of a certificate of compliance for repeated or intentional violations of this article or in circumstances where occupancy of a rental housing unit would be deleterious to the health and safety of its residents. (b) If the revocation of a certificate of compliance would result in the displacement of an existing lessee or occupant, the lessee of the unit shall be entitled to notice of the administrative hearing where revocation is decided and an opportunity to be heard, as well as 60-days to vacate the premises, unless exigent circumstances require a shorter period. (c) A certificate of compliance that has been revoked for violation of this article shall not be reissued until all violations are cured and all outstanding fines, fees, and liens satisfied. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 29239, § 1, 11-3-22)

New Orleans City Code § 26-672 Emergency procedures.

Sec. 26-672. - Emergency procedures. Nothing herein shall be construed to abrogate or limit the city's authority under section 26-242 to take action in emergency situations involving an imminent danger to life, health, property, or public safety. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 29239, § 1, 11-3-22)
Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH26BUBUREHOST_ARTXIIIHEHOPR_DIV3ENFetched: 10/28/2026

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