§ 6-40. Enforcement of liens—Additional requirements.

(a)

Upon the city instituting legal proceedings to obtain a writ to cause the seizure and sale of a property with outstanding liens, pursuant to section 6-39 (b)(1), the property shall also be unoccupied.

(b)

Unoccupied properties that maintain a valid homestead per article VII, sections 18(G)(5) and 20(A)(10) of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be exempt from this section upon presentation of a signed affidavit from the assessor or his designee, attesting that the owner is approved for an extension of the special assessment level. This affidavit shall be renewed annually. The owner shall also submit, along with the aforementioned affidavit, a copy of their annual affidavit of intent to return and reoccupy the homestead that is filed with the assessor as required by article VII, section 20(A)(10) of the Louisiana Constitution. This provision shall expire on December 31, 2015.

(c)

Any person with a legally protected interest in a property must be provided notice that is reasonably calculated to apprise them of the seizure and upcoming sale of the property.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 25455, § 1, 8-22-13)