La. Civ. Code § Art. 2683

The lessee's principal obligations

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 11/19/2026
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La. Civ. Code § Art. 2683
Art. 2683. The lessee's principal obligations
The lessee is bound:
(1) To pay the rent in accordance with the agreed terms;
(2) To use the thing as a prudent administrator and in accordance with the purpose for which it was leased; and
(3) To return the thing at the end of the lease in a condition that is the same as it was when the thing was delivered to him, except for normal wear and tear or as otherwise provided hereafter.
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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

La. Civil Code Art. 2700
La. Civil Code Art. 2700
La. Civil Code Art. 2727
La. Civil Code Art. 2722
La. Civil Code Art. 2727
La. Civil Code Art. 2680
La. Civil Code Art. 2728
La. Civil Code Art. 2693
La. Civil Code Art. 2699

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
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§ 165.12
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