Louisiana § CC 577 - Liability for repairs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 577 — Liability for repairs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 577. Liability for repairs
The usufructuary is responsible for ordinary maintenance and repairs for keeping the property subject to the usufruct in good order, whether the need for these repairs arises from accident or force majeure, the normal use of things, or his fault or neglect.
The naked owner is responsible for extraordinary repairs, unless they have become necessary as a result of the usufructuary's fault or neglect in which case the usufructuary is bound to make them at his cost.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 157, §1; Acts 2010, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 577
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 577 cover?
Section CC 577 ("Liability for repairs") 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 577?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 577" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 577 apply to my situation?
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