§ 12:524. Demolition of building.

(a)

The owner or his designated agent may proceed to demolish and remove the building in accordance with the order of the council, provided the owner or his agent executes a contract in writing obligating himself to have the work done within the required time and files with the mayor-president a copy of the contract, together with a bond to guarantee performance.

(b)

If the owner or occupant of the building or structure fails or refuses to comply with the decision of the council and fails to appeal therefrom within the legal delays provided herein, then, in that event, the mayor-president may proceed with the demolition or removal of the condemned building or structure, in which case neither the mayor-president nor the city-parish shall be liable in damages.

(c)

Prior to the demolition or removal of the building or structure by the city-parish, the mayor-president or some official designated by him shall serve notice on the owner, or his agent, and on the occupant of the building, if any there be, or upon the attorney-at-law appointed to represent the minor, interdict or absentee owner, giving the time when work will begin upon the demolition or removal of the building.

(Parish Code 1962, Title 12, § 524; Ord. No. 13721, § 3, 8-23-06)