La. Civ. Code § Art. 2669
Relation with other titles
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Art. 2669. Relation with other titles In all matters not provided for in this Title, the contract of lease is governed by the rules of the Titles of "Obligations in General" and "Conventional Obligations or Contracts".
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2669 establishes that lease agreements are not governed solely by the lease-specific rules found in the lease title of the Civil Code. Whenever a lease-related question arises that the lease title does not directly address, the broader Civil Code rules on obligations in general and conventional contracts step in to fill the gap. This provision ensures that the full body of Louisiana contract law applies as a backdrop to every lease relationship in the state.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2669, property owners and managers should recognize that their lease agreements are subject to a wider body of Louisiana law than just the lease-specific statutes. When a lease dispute or question involves an issue not explicitly covered by the lease title—such as general contract formation, consent, or capacity—the rules governing obligations and conventional contracts will apply. Operators who understand this layered legal framework are generally better positioned to draft leases that account for obligations arising under both the lease title and the broader Civil Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2669 means that tenants in Louisiana have access to the full set of general contract and obligation rules when the lease-specific provisions of the Civil Code do not address a particular issue. For example, rights related to contract formation, error, or fraud may be available even if they are not spelled out in the lease title itself. Tenants who believe a lease term or landlord action implicates these broader legal principles may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what protections may apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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