Purpose and scope.
New Orleans City Code § 26-651
in effectSec. 26-651. - Purpose and scope.
The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by ensuring persons who reside in Orleans Parish occupy safe and habitable dwellings. The purpose shall be accomplished by requiring registration of residential rental property, by imposing basic requirements for habitability, and by securing the rights of lessees to report violations without fear of retaliation. This article shall be construed liberally to secure this express intent.
(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_DIV1INGE_S26-651PUSCFetched: 10/28/2026
