Louisiana § RS 9:1141.6 - Allocation of common expense liabilities, common surpluses, and voting interest in the association
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1141.6 — Allocation of common expense liabilities, common surpluses, and voting interest in the association, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1141.6. Allocation of common expense liabilities, common surpluses, and voting interest in the association
A. The declaration shall allocate to each lot a fraction or percentage of the common expense liabilities, common surpluses, and voting interest in the association and shall state the formulas or methods used to establish the allocations.
B. If lots may be added to or withdrawn from the planned community, or if boundaries between adjoining lots may be relocated, the declaration shall state the formulas or methods to be used to reallocate the common expense liabilities, common surpluses, and voting interest in the association among all lots included in the planned community after the addition, withdrawal, or relocation.
C.(1) The declaration may provide for the following:
(a) Different allocations to lots of voting interest on particular matters specified in the declaration.
(b) Cumulative voting only for electing directors.
(c) Class voting on specified issues affecting the class if necessary to protect valid interests of the class.
(2) A declarant may not utilize cumulative or class voting to avoid any limitation imposed on declarants by this Part, nor may lots constitute a class because they are owned by a declarant.
D. Except for minor variations due to rounding, the sum of the common expense liabilities, common surpluses, or voting interest in the association allocated at any time to all of the lots shall equal one if stated as a fraction or one hundred percent if stated as a percentage.
E. The transfer, encumbrance, judicial sale, or other voluntary or involuntary transfer of an ownership interest in a lot includes membership in the association and any other rights in the association appurtenant to that lot.
F. Nothing in this Section shall require a planned community in existence prior to January 1, 2025, to amend its method of calculating or allocating assessments.
Acts 1999, No. 309, §2, eff. June 16, 1999; Acts 2024, No. 158, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1141.6
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1141.6 cover?
Section RS 9:1141.6 ("Allocation of common expense liabilities, common surpluses, and voting interest in the association") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 9:1141.6?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1141.6" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 9:1141.6 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.