Louisiana § CC 568.2 - Right to lease

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 568.2 — Right to lease, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 568.2. Right to lease

The right to dispose of a nonconsumable thing includes the right to lease the thing for a term that extends beyond the termination of the usufruct.  If, at the termination of the usufruct, the thing remains subject to the lease, the usufructuary is accountable to the naked owner for any diminution in the value of the thing at that time attributable to the lease.

Acts 2010, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 568.2

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 568.2 cover?

Section CC 568.2 ("Right to lease") 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.

How do I cite Louisiana § CC 568.2?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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