Louisiana § RS 9:2118 - Lease of trust property
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§ RS 9:2118. Lease of trust property
Unless the trust instrument provides otherwise, a trustee may enter into leases of trust property, including oil, gas, and mineral leases, either as lessor or lessee, for such periods and with such provisions as are reasonable, whether or not the term of the lease exceeds the term of the trust.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 134, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2118 cover?
Section RS 9:2118 ("Lease of trust property") 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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