Louisiana § CC 497 - Constructions by bad faith possessor.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 497 — Constructions by bad faith possessor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 497. Constructions by bad faith possessor.
When constructions, plantings, or works are made by a bad faith possessor, the owner of the immovable may keep them or he may demand their demolition and removal at the expense of the possessor, and, in addition, damages for the injury that he may have sustained. If he does not demand demolition and removal, he is bound to pay at his option either the current value of the materials and of the workmanship of the separable improvements that he has kept or the enhanced value of the immovable.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 497
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 497 cover?
Section CC 497 ("Constructions by bad faith possessor.") 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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