Louisiana § RS 40:599.12 - Property rights
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:599.12 — Property rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:599.12. Property rights
A. With respect to property held or owned by the authority, the authority may:
(1) Grant or acquire a license, an easement, or an option.
(2) Set, charge, and collect rents, fees, and charges for use of the property.
(3) Pay taxes or special assessments due.
(4) Take any action, provide any notice, or institute any proceeding required to clear or quiet title in order to establish ownership by and vest title to property in the authority.
(5) Abate violations of the local and state buildings, fire, health, and related codes.
(6) Hold, manage, maintain, operate, repair, lease as lessor, secure, and prevent the waste or deterioration of, or demolish the property and take all other actions necessary to preserve the value of the property.
B. An authority shall be made a party to, and shall defend any action or proceeding concerning, claims against property held by the authority.
Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:599.12
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:599.12 cover?
Section RS 40:599.12 ("Property rights") 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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