Louisiana § RS 40:508 - Property of housing authorities; limitation on access
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:508 — Property of housing authorities; limitation on access, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:508. Property of housing authorities; limitation on access
In order to protect the safety and security of its property and to protect the right of its residents and other tenants to the quiet enjoyment of their property, and the safety and security of their persons and property, a local housing authority may, in addition to any other power or authority contained in this Chapter, limit access to any development or other authority property by persons who are not any of the following: residents or their permitted guests, or employees of the local housing authority, its guests, law enforcement officers, or other persons conducting official business.
Acts 1986, No. 637, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:508 cover?
Section RS 40:508 ("Property of housing authorities; limitation on access") 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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