Louisiana § CC 726 - Servitude on after-acquired property.

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 726 — Servitude on after-acquired property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 726. Servitude on after-acquired property.

Parties may agree to establish a predial servitude on, or for the benefit of, an estate of which one is not then the owner.  If the ownership is acquired, the servitude is established.

Parties may agree that a building not yet built will be subjected to a servitude or that it will have the benefit of a servitude when it is built.

Acts 1977, No. 514, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 726

What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 726 cover?

Section CC 726 ("Servitude on after-acquired 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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