Condemnations

Condemnation liens are placed upon property when the Metro Council has issued a condemnation order and the City has demolished dangerous and/or dilapidated structures. The condemnation process begins with Neighborhood Improvement. Please visit the Code Enforcement page if you have a question and the lien process is not complete. Once a lien has been procured, the file and the lien are sent to Collections to record and collect. 

If you are interested in seeking information about a lien payoff or cancellation documents, please contact our office at 225-389-3114 and ask to speak to a collections employee. We are happy to provide citizens with lien payoff information in writing. For legal information on condemnations, please see La. R.S 33:1236.28 and City Parish Ordinance 12:520, 521, 525, and 525.1.

  1. When is a lien issued?
  2. What fees are included in the lien?
  3. When is a curator used?
  4. What fees are included in a payoff?
  5. How can I submit a payment to pay off a lien?
  6. Will I receive a receipt for my payment?
  7. What action should I take once the lien is paid off?
  8. How much does it cost to record the cancellation documents?
  9. Where is the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court located?
  10. If the property is sold, does the lien follow the property?
  11. What happens if I do not pay off the lien?
  12. If I have further questions, whom do I contact?
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