La. Civ. Code § Art. 2707
Lessor's privilege
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Art. 2707. Lessor's privilege To secure the payment of rent and other obligations arising from the lease of an immovable, the lessor has a privilege on the lessee's movables that are found in or upon the leased property. In an agricultural lease, the lessor's privilege also encompasses the fruits produced by the land.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2707 establishes a 'lessor's privilege,' which is a type of legal claim that a landlord automatically holds against a tenant's personal property located on the leased premises. This privilege serves as security for unpaid rent and other lease obligations, meaning the landlord may have a legal interest in those movable items until the debt is satisfied. In agricultural leases specifically, this privilege extends beyond personal property to include crops and other fruits produced by the land.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Art. 2707, Louisiana law automatically grants property owners a privilege — a form of security interest — over a tenant's movable property situated on the leased premises, covering unpaid rent and other lease-related obligations. Operators of agricultural properties should be aware that this privilege also reaches crops and land-produced fruits, providing an additional layer of security. Landlords generally document lease obligations carefully and maintain awareness of what movables are present on the property, as these factors bear directly on the scope of the privilege under Art. 2707.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Art. 2707 means that a Louisiana landlord holds a legal claim against personal property you keep on the leased premises as security for rent and other lease obligations — this is not something the landlord must separately negotiate or record. If a landlord attempts to exercise this privilege in a way you believe is improper or overbroad, general enforcement paths include consulting a tenant-rights organization or seeking guidance from a licensed Louisiana attorney familiar with landlord-tenant law. Tenants in agricultural settings should also be aware that under Art. 2707, this privilege can extend to crops or other fruits produced on the land, which may affect decisions about how lease disputes are handled.
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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