Louisiana § CC 721 - Servitude on mortgaged property.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 721 — Servitude on mortgaged property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 721. Servitude on mortgaged property.
A predial servitude may be established on mortgaged property. If the servitude diminishes the value of the estate to the substantial detriment of the mortgagee, he may demand immediate payment of the debt.
If there is a sale for the enforcement of the mortgage the property is sold free of all servitudes established after the mortgage. In such a case, the acquirer of the servitude has an action for the restitution of its value against the owner who established it.
Acts 1977, No. 514, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 721
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 721 cover?
Section CC 721 ("Servitude on mortgaged property.") 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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