Louisiana § CC 2700 - Warranty of peaceful possession
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2700 — Warranty of peaceful possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2700. Warranty of peaceful possession
The lessor warrants the lessee's peaceful possession of the leased thing against any disturbance caused by a person who asserts ownership, or right to possession of, or any other right in the thing.
In a residential lease, this warranty encompasses a disturbance caused by a person who, with the lessor's consent, has access to the thing or occupies adjacent property belonging to the lessor.
Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2700
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2700 cover?
Section CC 2700 ("Warranty of peaceful possession") 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 2700?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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