Louisiana § CC 2680 - Duration supplied by law; legal term
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§ CC 2680. Duration supplied by law; legal term
If the parties have not agreed on the duration of the term, the duration is established in accordance with the following rules:
(1) An agricultural lease shall be from year to year.
(2) Any other lease of an immovable, or a lease of a movable to be used as a residence, shall be from month to month.
(3) A lease of other movables shall be from day to day, unless the rent was fixed by longer or shorter periods, in which case the term shall be one such period, not to exceed one month.
Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2680
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2680 cover?
Section CC 2680 ("Duration supplied by law; legal 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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