Selling your home without an agent inLouisiana

R.S. 9:3197(A)

Subject to R.S. 9:3197(B) exemptions, Louisiana Chapter 8 applies to covered transfers of residential real property whether or not a real estate licensee assists, so qualifying FSBO transfers are included.

R.S. 9:3198(A)(1)

For a covered current-law Louisiana transfer, the residential-property seller must complete the Commission-prescribed property disclosure document or a form containing at least the Commission's minimum language.

R.S. 9:3198(B)(1)

The seller must complete the Louisiana property disclosure in good faith, based on the seller's belief and knowledge when it is completed and signed.

R.S. 9:3198(B)(2)

The seller must deliver the completed, signed property disclosure no later than when the purchaser makes the covered offer or exercises a lease-option purchase right.

R.S. 9:3198(B)(3)(a)

If the disclosure arrives after the offer, the purchaser may terminate the resulting contract or withdraw the offer within 72 hours after receipt, excluding federal and state holidays and weekends.

42 U.S.C. § 4851b(27)

Federal lead-disclosure law generally defines target housing as housing constructed before 1978, subject to the statutory elderly, disability, zero-bedroom, child-occupancy, and jurisdiction-specific exceptions.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(B)

Before a purchaser or lessee is contractually obligated for target housing, the seller or lessor must disclose known lead-based paint or hazards and provide available lead-hazard evaluation reports.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(C)

For a target-housing sale, the seller must permit the purchaser a 10-day lead risk-assessment or inspection period unless the parties mutually agree to a different period.

Application Process > staff review

Applies in New Orleans city

For ordinary maintenance, repair, or policy-conforming work within staff authority, the City says staff usually issues the permit in two to seven working days depending on scope.

Application Process > appeal

Applies in New Orleans city

The City states that an applicant may appeal a Commission action to the New Orleans City Council within 30 days after written notification of that action.

Application Process > change of use

Applies in New Orleans city

For a change in use of an existing Vieux Carré building, the City’s quoted rule conditions an occupancy permit on a VCC special permit, except where no exterior-appearance change is contemplated.

Application Process > initiating application

Applies in New Orleans city

Before exterior work, the City requires an application identifying the anticipated work and current and proposed use or treatment; the owner, representative, lessee, architect, or contractor may initiate it.

Application Process > interior work

Applies in New Orleans city

The City lists interior projects affecting a Vieux Carré building’s structural design and integrity within VCC permit scope.

Application Process > overview

Applies in New Orleans city

The City states that all proposed exterior work on old or new Vieux Carré buildings requires a Commission permit, whether or not visible from the street.

Application Process > permit scope

Applies in New Orleans city

VCC review can apply to exterior work even when the Department of Safety & Permits does not require its own permit, including the City’s listed painting, paving, fencing, weatherboard, and roofing examples.

Boundaries > classifications

Applies in New Orleans city

The City states that every building and property resource in the Vieux Carré Historic District has a color rating.

Boundaries > district

Applies in New Orleans city

The City describes the VCC area as bounded by Iberville Street, North Rampart Street, Esplanade Avenue, and the Mississippi River.

Boundaries > review levels

Applies in New Orleans city

The City ties proposed alterations to one of three guideline review levels based on the property’s color rating.

VCC Enforcement > adjudication

Applies in New Orleans city

The City warns that an adjudication hearing may result in fines that are often substantial.

VCC Enforcement > correcting a violation

Applies in New Orleans city

The City says most VCC violations can be corrected by obtaining a Commission permit and performing authorized work, while some cases require illegal work to be modified, removed, or replaced.

VCC Enforcement > correcting a violation

Applies in New Orleans city

The City warns that a VCC violation notice should not be ignored even when the violation predates the recipient’s ownership or control.

VCC Enforcement > failure to correct

Applies in New Orleans city

If an owner does not respond or timely correct, the City states that the Commission files an affidavit of charges with the Central Adjudication Bureau and/or applicable courts.

VCC Enforcement > stop work

Applies in New Orleans city

When unpermitted or permit-deviating work is discovered, the City says a stop-work order may be posted and all work must cease until resolved with VCC staff.

VCC home > approval overview

Applies in New Orleans city

Before exterior work begins in the Vieux Carré, the City directs that an application describing the work be filed through One Stop and VCC approval be obtained.

VCC home > jurisdiction

Applies in New Orleans city

The VCC states that its jurisdiction includes all private and semi-private property within the Vieux Carré Historic District boundary.

VCC home > permit standard

Applies in New Orleans city

The VCC does not issue a work permit until it determines that proposed changes fit the character of the property, surrounding parcels, and district.