La. Civ. Code § Art. 2693
Lessor's right to make repairs
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Art. 2693. Lessor's right to make repairs If during the lease the thing requires a repair that cannot be postponed until the end of the lease, the lessor has the right to make that repair even if this causes the lessee to suffer inconvenience or loss of use of the thing. In such a case, the lessee may obtain a reduction or abatement of the rent, or a dissolution of the lease, depending on all of the circumstances, including each party's fault or responsibility for the repair, the length of the repair period, and the extent of the loss of use.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2693, when a leased property requires urgent repairs that cannot wait until the lease ends, the landlord is permitted to carry out those repairs even if doing so temporarily inconveniences the tenant or limits their use of the property. In exchange, the tenant may be entitled to a rent reduction, abatement, or even lease termination, depending on factors such as each party's responsibility for the repair, how long the work takes, and how significantly the tenant's use is affected. The provision balances the landlord's right to maintain the property against the tenant's right to full enjoyment of what they are renting.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2693 generally document the necessity and urgency of any mid-lease repair before beginning work, and communicate clearly with tenants about the expected scope and duration. Compliant operators typically keep records showing that the repair could not reasonably be deferred, which is relevant if a tenant later seeks a rent reduction or lease dissolution. Being transparent about the timeline and minimizing disruption where possible reflects the kind of conduct courts and arbiters consider when evaluating each party's fault or responsibility under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2693 recognizes that tenants who experience significant inconvenience or loss of use due to mid-lease repairs may have grounds to seek a rent reduction, abatement, or dissolution of the lease. The outcome depends on circumstances such as who bears responsibility for the repair, how long it lasts, and how much of the property's use is affected. Tenants who believe they are entitled to relief under Art. 2693 may wish to document the disruption carefully and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the options available to them.
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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