[StBernard] CRAIG - HIGH GRASS

[Westley Annis]

We have three similar situations with houses on our street, however they
have had  work orders for demolition since November 2006.  The latest we
were told was that because we are in the oil spill map, the State of
Louisiana has not given the approval for the houses to be demolished.  We
have quit cutting the grass on those properties (which will be LRA buyouts)
and are happy to have such good cats to help with the rats.

SJK
 
 
-----Original Message-----
What is the process for houses where the grass is high, the house is still
ungutted, & debris is still in the yard even though a sign has been posted
for the past month informing the owners of the fines & lien ? The  owner
never comes back & isn't concerned because SUPPOSEDLY the house is up for
demo (But there isn't any demo sign on it.)  We are worried about the grass
harboring snakes & rodents.  What other recourse is there ?  The intention
behind the lien process is good, but if nothing is done until LRA money is
received or the house is sold,  what purpose does it serve ?  Those
situations could take months or years. Is the parish sending anyone to cut
the grass & charge the owners ?  Again, what can be done ?  It's not fair to
the people who have moved back and are trying to keep their properties up. 
 
Anonymous