Louisiana § CC 704 - Prohibition of light.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 704 — Prohibition of light., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 704. Prohibition of light.
The servitude of prohibition of light is the right of the owner of the dominant estate to prevent his neighbor from making an opening in his own wall for the admission of light or that limits him to certain lights only.
Acts 1977, No. 514, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 704
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 704 cover?
Section CC 704 ("Prohibition of light.") 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 704?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 704" (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 704 apply to my situation?
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