Louisiana § CC 2703 - When and where rent is due

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2703 — When and where rent is due, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 2703. When and where rent is due

In the absence of a contrary agreement, usage, or custom:

(1)  The rent is due at the beginning of the term.  If the rent is payable by intervals shorter than the term, the rent is due at the beginning of each interval.

(2)  The rent is payable at the address provided by the lessor and in the absence thereof at the address of the lessee.

Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2703 cover?

Section CC 2703 ("When and where rent is due") 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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