Louisiana § CC 579 - Rights of action for repairs.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 579 — Rights of action for repairs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 579. Rights of action for repairs.
During the existence of the usufruct, the naked owner may compel the usufructuary to make the repairs for which the usufructuary is responsible.
The usufructuary may not compel the naked owner to make the extraordinary repairs for which the owner is responsible. If the naked owner refuses to make them, the usufructuary may do so, and he shall be reimbursed without interest by the naked owner at the end of the usufruct.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 579
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 579 cover?
Section CC 579 ("Rights of action 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.
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