Louisiana § CC 2679 - Limits of contractual freedom in fixing the term
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2679 — Limits of contractual freedom in fixing the term, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2679. Limits of contractual freedom in fixing the term
The duration of a term may not exceed ninety-nine years. If the lease provides for a longer term or contains an option to extend the term to more than ninety-nine years, the term shall be reduced to ninety-nine years.
If the term's duration depends solely on the will of the lessor or the lessee and the parties have not agreed on a maximum duration, the duration is determined in accordance with the following Article.
Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2679
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2679 cover?
Section CC 2679 ("Limits of contractual freedom in fixing the term") 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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