Louisiana § RS 9:2774 - Guarantees and warranties in construction specifications

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2774 — Guarantees and warranties in construction specifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 9:2774. Guarantees and warranties in construction specifications

A.  The guarantee and warranty period of all construction contracts shall commence on the date certified by the architect or engineer as the date the prime contract(s) has (have) been substantially completed in accordance with plans and specifications, or beneficially used by the owner, whichever first occurs.  

B.  The provisions of this Section shall not be subject to waiver by contract.  

Added by Acts 1975, No. 675, §1.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 9:2774 ("Guarantees and warranties in construction specifications") 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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