Louisiana § RS 33:3425 - Enforcement of assessments
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3425 — Enforcement of assessments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:3425. Enforcement of assessments
The amounts assessed in the ordinance shall be due and eligible immediately upon its passage, and if not paid within thirty days thereafter the municipality, or its transferees, shall have the power to proceed by suit against the assessed properties and the owners thereof, to enforce collection of the amounts of the assessments together with six per cent per annum interest from date of acceptance, and ten per cent of the amount of the judgment as attorney's fees.
Amended by Acts 1954, No. 655, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:3425
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3425 cover?
Section RS 33:3425 ("Enforcement of assessments") 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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