Louisiana § CC 783 - Matters of interpretation and application
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 783 — Matters of interpretation and application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 783. Matters of interpretation and application
Doubt as to the existence, validity, or extent of building restrictions is resolved in favor of the unrestricted use of the immovable. The provisions of the Louisiana Condominium Act, the Louisiana Timesharing Act, and the Louisiana Homeowners Association Act shall supersede any and all provisions of this Title in the event of a conflict.
NOTE: Art. 783 eff. Jan. 1, 2025. See Acts 2024, No. 158.
Art. 783. Matters of interpretation and application
Doubt as to the existence, validity, or extent of building restrictions is resolved in favor of the unrestricted use of the immovable. The provisions of the Louisiana Condominium Act, the Louisiana Timesharing Act, and the Louisiana Planned Community Act shall supersede any and all provisions of this Title in the event of a conflict.
Acts 1977, No. 170, §1; Acts 1999, No. 309, §1, eff. June 16, 1999; Acts 2024, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.
NOTE: Acts 2024, No. 158 effective in part Jan. 1, 2025, effective in part Jan. 1, 2026.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 783
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 783 cover?
Section CC 783 ("Matters of interpretation and application") 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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