La. Civ. Code § Art. 2702
Disturbance by third persons without claim of right
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Art. 2702. Disturbance by third persons without claim of right Except as otherwise provided in Article 2700, the lessor is not bound to protect the lessee's possession against a disturbance caused by a person who does not claim a right in the leased thing. In such a case, the lessee may file any appropriate action against that person.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2702 draws a clear line between two types of disturbances a tenant might face: those caused by someone asserting a legal claim to the property, and those caused by a trespasser or other third party with no such claim. When the disturbance falls into the latter category, the landlord has no legal obligation under this article to step in and defend the tenant's possession. The tenant, however, retains the right to pursue whatever legal remedies are available directly against the person causing the disturbance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code Art. 2702, a landlord's duty to protect a tenant's peaceful possession does not extend to disturbances caused by third parties who assert no legal claim to the leased property — such as trespassers or nuisance neighbors. Compliant operators generally document their lease obligations carefully and understand where their responsibility ends and the tenant's independent legal rights begin. Landlords should be aware that Article 2700 contains related obligations that may apply in other disturbance scenarios.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. Civ. Code Art. 2702 makes clear that when a disturbance to your possession comes from someone with no claim of right to the property — such as a trespasser — your landlord is not required under this provision to take action on your behalf. The article expressly preserves your right to bring an appropriate legal action directly against the person causing the disturbance. Tenants in this situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what types of actions are available under Louisiana law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 17, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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