La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 9:3258
Lessor's right to own, control, use, enjoy, protect and dispose of property and things
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§3258. Lessor's right to own, control, use, enjoy, protect and dispose of property and things Every lessor, in accordance with the provisions of Article I, Section 4 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, shall have the right to the ownership, control, use, enjoyment, protection and right to dispose of private property including any alienation thereof by lease or otherwise, where a person by law or contract has a legal right to give to another the enjoyment of a thing or property for a valid consideration; which said rights shall include all rights granted to lessors by Title IX of the Louisiana Civil Code dealing with lease, and which said rights shall not be altered, abridged or diminished except by state law, and which said rights are subject to the reasonable exercise of the police power.
La. R.S. § 9:3258 establishes that lessors in Louisiana hold a constitutionally grounded bundle of property rights — including ownership, control, use, enjoyment, protection, and the power to dispose of or lease their property — derived from Article I, Section 4 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974. These rights encompass everything granted to lessors under Title IX of the Louisiana Civil Code on lease. The provision also makes clear that these rights can only be limited by state law or the reasonable exercise of governmental police power, not by local ordinance or other sub-state authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. R.S. § 9:3258, property owners and managers in Louisiana operate with a broad, constitutionally backed set of rights over their rental properties, including the right to lease, control, and dispose of those properties. Compliant operators generally document their leasing arrangements to reflect the full scope of rights recognized under Title IX of the Louisiana Civil Code. Because this provision ties lessor rights directly to state law, operators typically look to state-level statutes and regulations — rather than local rules — when assessing what restrictions on their property rights are legally valid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 9:3258 defines the scope of a lessor's property rights in Louisiana, which provides important context for understanding the legal framework within which a lease operates. While the provision affirms broad lessor rights, it also anchors those rights to state law and the reasonable exercise of police power, meaning they are not unlimited. Tenants who believe a landlord's actions exceed lawful bounds may find it useful to review applicable state statutes, consult a tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a complaint or legal defense is 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.
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