Louisiana § RS 47:2163 - Purchase by co-owners
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2163 — Purchase by co-owners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:2163. Purchase by co-owners
An owner or co-owner may pay the statutory impositions plus interest and costs due at any time prior to commencement of the tax lien auction of the tax lien encumbering property. The purchase of a tax lien by an owner or other person holding an interest in the property, other than a tax lien certificate holder, shall be deemed a payment to the tax collector of the delinquent obligation. A tax lien certificate issued in the name of the owner or a person holding an interest in the property, other than a tax lien certificate holder, shall not constitute a lien and privilege on the property.
Acts 2008, No. 819, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2024, No. 774, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2026; Acts 2025, No. 411, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:2163
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2163 cover?
Section RS 47:2163 ("Purchase by co-owners") 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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