Louisiana § RS 40:456 - Security of persons and property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:456 — Security of persons and property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:456. Security of persons and property
A local housing authority may:
(1) Construct and operate facilities and programs to provide services of every kind and description, directly or by contract or agreement with others, for the maintenance of safety and security and the protection of persons and property at or near the authority's developments.
(2) Make, impose, and enforce rules and regulations for such purposes.
(3) Eject from such developments or other authority property, persons engaging in criminal activity and other unauthorized persons.
(4) Obtain injunctions, sanctions, and other legal relief for the temporary or permanent exclusion of such persons, as authorized in R.S. 40:510.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 401, §11; Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:456
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:456 cover?
Section RS 40:456 ("Security of persons and property") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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