Louisiana § CC 580 - Reimbursement for necessary repairs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 580 — Reimbursement for necessary repairs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 580. Reimbursement for necessary repairs
If, after the usufruct commences and before the usufructuary is put in possession, the naked owner incurs necessary expenses or makes repairs for which the usufructuary is responsible, the naked owner has the right to claim the cost from the usufructuary and may retain the possession of the things subject to the usufruct until he is paid.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1; Acts 2010, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 580
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 580 cover?
Section CC 580 ("Reimbursement for necessary 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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