Louisiana § CC 781 - Termination; liberative prescription
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 781 — Termination; liberative prescription, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 781. Termination; liberative prescription
No action for injunction or for damages on account of the violation of a building restriction may be brought after two years from the commencement of a noticeable violation. A violation is noticeable when an apparent activity has occurred on the immovable in violation of the building restriction. The recordation of an instrument that provides for a violation of the building restriction does not constitute a noticeable violation. After the lapse of this period, the immovable on which the violation occurred is freed of the restriction that has been violated.
Acts 1977, No.170, §1; Acts 2024, No. 184, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 781
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 781 cover?
Section CC 781 ("Termination; liberative prescription") 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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