Louisiana § CC 2683 - The lessee's principal obligations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2683 — The lessee's principal obligations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2683. The lessee's principal obligations
The lessee is bound:
(1) To pay the rent in accordance with the agreed terms;
(2) To use the thing as a prudent administrator and in accordance with the purpose for which it was leased; and
(3) To return the thing at the end of the lease in a condition that is the same as it was when the thing was delivered to him, except for normal wear and tear or as otherwise provided hereafter.
Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2683
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2683 cover?
Section CC 2683 ("The lessee's principal obligations") 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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