La. Civ. Code § Art. 2689
Payment of taxes and other charges
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Art. 2689. Payment of taxes and other charges The lessor is bound to pay all taxes, assessments, and other charges that burden the thing, except those that arise from the use of the thing by the lessee.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2689, the financial responsibility for taxes, assessments, and other governmental charges on a leased property falls on the lessor (landlord), not the tenant. The only exception is for charges that arise specifically from the tenant's use of the property. This rule establishes a default allocation of fiscal burdens between the two parties to a lease.
Plain English — not legal advice.
La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2689 places the obligation for property taxes, assessments, and similar charges squarely on the lessor. Compliant property owners generally ensure that property tax bills, special assessments, and other charges tied to ownership of the leased premises are paid from their own funds rather than passed to tenants. Charges that stem directly from a tenant's particular use of the property are the recognized exception to this default rule.
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. 2689 establishes that tenants are generally not responsible for property taxes, assessments, or other charges that burden the leased property itself. If a landlord attempts to shift such costs onto a tenant in a manner inconsistent with this provision, tenants may wish to review their lease terms, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from a housing attorney familiar with Louisiana law. The narrow exception under this article covers only charges that arise from the tenant's own use of the property.
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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