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Slow rebuilding process following house fire enrages neighbors Play Video
October 18, 2023 3:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - Neighbors to one property say a man fixing up a house in Village St. George is doing anything but that. They are tired of looking at it and are requesting the city do something. With no action taken a concerned citizen contacted 2 On Your Side. ... more » -
Neighbor of dilapidated home speaks up again, homeowners given another year to make upgrades Play Video
July 2, 2021 6:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been on and off the knockdown list and in and out of tax sales for years, but the city-parish keeps giving the property owners time to clean it up. Neighbors argue that time has been up and are voicing their frustration to 2 On Your Side.... more » -
Condemnations paused during coronavirus, 130 make list Play Video
August 4, 2020 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Among the things that have been put on hold since the start of the pandemic is blight and condemnation requests. The last time condemnations were on the agenda for public hearing at a Baton Rouge Metro Council meeting was Mar. 11, 2020. The list of properties... more » -
Neighbor to dilapidated home wants issues addressed Play Video
February 21, 2020 5:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man living next to a house in bad condition is asking for someone to fix the problem. Peter Albert has lived in his Southern Heights home for over two decades. In that time, he says he's helped his neighbors cut the grass and various other... more » -
Renter moved into home not knowing city planned to condemn Play Video
January 22, 2018 6:37 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman entered into a rental agreement but discovered the house was in such rough shape the City of Denham Springs is considering tearing it down. Courtney Lefler had plans to fix up the house and was looking forward to making an investment. Not knowing all... more »