City of New Orleans enforcing strict new property upkeep laws The new enforcement process was placed on a fast track, meaning violators will have five days to correct the issue after a notice is given. Author: Raeven Poole / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 3:20 PM CDT April 16, 2021 Updated: 3:20 PM CDT April 16, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — Hundreds of notices have been issued for violations of high grass and trash on private property In New Orleans. City officials said they are stepping up their enforcement for property owners to properly take care of their land with new laws. Property owners are being reminded as the weather warms up to make sure they take the steps needed to avoid high grass and trash violations on their private and vacant property grounds.