La. Code Civ. Proc. § Art. 4705
Lessors' rights or real actions not affected
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Art. 4705. Lessors' rights or real actions not affected Nothing in this Title shall be construed to deprive any lessor of any remedy heretofore allowed him either for the payment of rent due to him or for the seizure of any furniture found on the leased premises; and nothing in this Title shall be construed to conflict with the provisions of Articles 3651 through 3664.
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. § Art. 4705 is a savings clause within Louisiana's eviction-procedure title, clarifying that the eviction rules in that title do not eliminate or override other legal tools that landlords already had available to them. Specifically, it preserves remedies for collecting unpaid rent and for seizing furniture found on leased premises, as well as the separate provisions found in Articles 3651 through 3664. In short, the eviction procedures and these pre-existing landlord remedies coexist rather than one replacing the other.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Code Civ. Proc. art. § Art. 4705, property owners and managers retain access to remedies that existed before Louisiana's summary eviction procedures were enacted, meaning an eviction proceeding is not the only avenue available when rent goes unpaid or when furniture on the premises may need to be seized. Compliant operators typically keep records of rent obligations and any personal property on the premises so they can identify which legal remedy is appropriate for a given situation. Because this provision also cross-references Articles 3651 through 3664, operators generally familiarize themselves with those articles as part of understanding the full scope of available remedies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. § Art. 4705 signals that a landlord in Louisiana may pursue more than one type of legal action — not just eviction — when disputes arise over unpaid rent or property on the premises. Tenants should be aware that a landlord could invoke remedies under Articles 3651 through 3664 in addition to, or separately from, a standard eviction proceeding. Those facing such actions may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of proceedings that could be brought under this provision.
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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