Louisiana § CC 568.3 - Requirement to remove encumbrance

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 568.3 — Requirement to remove encumbrance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 568.3. Requirement to remove encumbrance

If, at the termination of the usufruct, the thing subject to the usufruct is burdened by an encumbrance established by the usufructuary to secure an obligation, the usufructuary is bound to remove the encumbrance.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 568.3

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 568.3 cover?

Section CC 568.3 ("Requirement to remove encumbrance") 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 568.3?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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How does Louisiana § CC 568.3 apply to my situation?

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