La. Civ. Code § Art. 2673
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Art. 2673. The thing All things, corporeal or incorporeal, that are susceptible of ownership may be the object of a lease, except those that cannot be used without being destroyed by that very use, or those the lease of which is prohibited by law.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2673 defines what kinds of things can legally be the subject of a lease. Under this provision, virtually any property—whether physical (corporeal) or intangible (incorporeal)—is eligible to be leased, as long as it is not consumed or destroyed through its ordinary use and is not otherwise prohibited from being leased by law. Consumable goods, like food or fuel, fall outside the scope of a valid lease because using them destroys them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2673, property owners and managers should confirm that whatever they intend to lease is the type of thing the law recognizes as leasable—meaning it can be used repeatedly without being destroyed in the process and is not subject to a statutory prohibition on leasing. Compliant operators typically document the nature of the property being leased and ensure no applicable law bars its rental. This foundational rule applies to both tangible assets like buildings and land, and intangible assets such as certain intellectual property rights.
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. 2673 establishes that a lease is only legally valid if the thing being leased is capable of being leased under Louisiana law. If a tenant believes they have entered into a lease for something that legally cannot be leased—such as a consumable item or a category of property prohibited by statute—that may affect the enforceability of the agreement. Tenants who have questions about whether their lease involves a legally recognized subject matter may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information.
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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