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.

To ensure hearing processes run smoothly, you may send any photos, documents, or forms ahead of time by emailing files to DCEAdjudication@nola.gov with HEARING and the address in the subject line. There is a 25 MB limit for receiving files by email.

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