Louisiana § RS 33:4047 - Penalty for delinquency in paying assessment
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4047 — Penalty for delinquency in paying assessment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4047. Penalty for delinquency in paying assessment
Upon any delinquency on the part of the property owner in paying the assessment on or before the date of maturity, the property holder's assessment shall bear additional interest at the rate of one per cent per month as a penalty, which interest shall be collectible in the same manner as is provided for in the collection of the unpaid portion of the special assessment.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4047
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4047 cover?
Section RS 33:4047 ("Penalty for delinquency in paying assessment") 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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