Louisiana § CC 2718 - Leases with reservation of right to terminate

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2718 — Leases with reservation of right to terminate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 2718. Leases with reservation of right to terminate

A lease in which one or both parties have reserved the right to terminate the lease before the end of the term may be so terminated by giving the notice specified in the lease contract or the notice provided in Articles 2727 through 2729, whichever period is longer.  The right to receive this notice may not be renounced in advance.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2718

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2718 cover?

Section CC 2718 ("Leases with reservation of right to terminate") 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 2718?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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