Louisiana § RS 9:3333 - Property insurance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3333 — Property insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:3333. Property insurance
A lessor may request or require a lessee to insure the leased property against loss, damage, destruction, and other contingencies, as well as require the lessee to obtain comprehensive liability insurance with regard to use of the leased property and the lessor's related business activities. The cost of such insurance may also be included at the lessee's option as a separate charge in a lease contract or agreement. Any insurance and the premiums or charges thereon shall bear a reasonable relationship to the amount, term, and condition of the lease contract or agreement, the existing hazards or risks of loss, damage, or destruction, and shall not provide for unusual or exceptional risks or coverages which are not ordinarily included in policies issued to the general public.
Acts 1985, No. 592, §1, eff. July 13, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 213, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:3333
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3333 cover?
Section RS 9:3333 ("Property insurance") 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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