La. Civ. Code § Art. 2704
Nonpayment of rent
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Art. 2704. Nonpayment of rent If the lessee fails to pay the rent when due, the lessor may, in accordance with the provisions of the Title "Conventional Obligations or Contracts", dissolve the lease and may regain possession in the manner provided by law.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2704 establishes that when a tenant does not pay rent by the time it is owed, the landlord has the legal right to pursue dissolution of the lease agreement. The landlord may also seek to recover possession of the property through whatever legal process Louisiana law provides. Both of these remedies are governed by the broader rules on conventional obligations and contracts found elsewhere in the Civil Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Art. 2704, a landlord whose tenant has not paid rent when due has grounds to pursue lease dissolution and repossession through the legally prescribed process in Louisiana. Compliant operators typically document the due date, the amount owed, and any communications with the tenant before initiating formal proceedings. Because the provision ties remedies to the rules on conventional obligations and contracts, following the procedural requirements of those rules is generally part of a proper dissolution effort.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Art. 2704 gives landlords a legal avenue to dissolve a lease and seek repossession when rent goes unpaid, but that process must follow Louisiana's established legal procedures — it is not self-executing. Tenants who believe a landlord is attempting to remove them without following those procedures may have grounds to raise the procedural requirements as a defense in court. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Louisiana can help explain what those procedures look like and what options may be available.
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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