La. Civ. Code § Art. 2706
Loss of crop rent
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Art. 2706. Loss of crop rent When the rent consists of a portion of the crops, then any loss of the crops that is not caused by the fault of the lessor or the lessee shall be borne by both parties in accordance with their respective shares.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2706 addresses situations where agricultural rent is paid as a share of the crops produced. Under this provision, if a crop loss occurs through no fault of either the property owner or the tenant farmer, the financial burden of that loss falls on both parties proportionally — each absorbs the loss according to their respective share of the crop arrangement. Neither party is made whole at the other's expense when the cause is outside anyone's control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2706, landlords who lease land in exchange for a portion of the harvest should understand that unforeseeable or uncontrollable crop losses are shared with the tenant in proportion to each party's agreed share. Compliant operators typically document the agreed crop-share percentages clearly in the lease and maintain records of any events — such as natural disasters or disease — that contribute to crop loss. Clear documentation helps establish that a loss was not caused by the landlord's own fault, which is a key factor under this provision.
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. 2706 provides tenant farmers with a meaningful protection: when crops are lost due to circumstances neither party caused, the tenant is not required to bear the entire loss alone. Tenants in crop-share arrangements generally benefit from keeping records of weather events, pest outbreaks, or other uncontrollable factors that contributed to a poor harvest. If a dispute arises over who must absorb a crop loss, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Louisiana agricultural law can help explain how this provision may apply.
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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