Louisiana § RS 40:385 - Benefits not a right
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:385 — Benefits not a right, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:385. Benefits not a right
No person shall have any claim or entitlement to enjoyment of any benefit conferred by this Chapter, including but not limited to any tenancy in any development, as a matter of right. All benefits conferred shall be pursuant to the conditions and qualifications established by this Chapter and by the rules and regulations of the local housing authority administering it. Further, the benefits of this Chapter are necessarily limited by the resources available to each local housing authority of this state. Consequently, all persons who might otherwise be eligible may not receive a benefit. Further, those receiving benefits may receive the same only on a temporary basis or for a limited period of time.
Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:385
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:385 cover?
Section RS 40:385 ("Benefits not a right") 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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