Louisiana § CC 3233 - Innkeepers' rights on property of guests.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3233 — Innkeepers' rights on property of guests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3233. Innkeepers' rights on property of guests.
Innkeepers and all others who let lodgings or receive or take boarders have a privilege, or more properly, a right of pledge on the property of all persons who take their board or lodging with them, by virtue of which they may retain property, and have it sold, to obtain payment of what such persons may owe them on either accounts above mentioned and this privilege shall extend to extras not to exceed Ten ($10) Dollars supplied by the proprietors of hotels, inns and boarding house keepers.
Amended by Acts 1896, No. 29; Acts 1898, No. 110.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3233
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3233 cover?
Section CC 3233 ("Innkeepers' rights on property of guests.") 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 3233?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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