La. Civ. Code § Art. 2671
Types of leases
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Art. 2671. Types of leases Depending on the agreed use of the leased thing, a lease is characterized as: residential, when the thing is to be occupied as a dwelling; agricultural, when the thing is a predial estate that is to be used for agricultural purposes; mineral, when the thing is to be used for the production of minerals; commercial, when the thing is to be used for business or commercial purposes; or consumer, when the thing is a movable intended for the lessee's personal or familial use outside his trade or profession. This enumeration is not exclusive. When the thing is leased for more than one of the above or for other purposes, the dominant or more substantial purpose determines the type of lease for purposes of regulation.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2671 establishes a classification system for leases based on the intended use of the leased property. A lease may be residential, agricultural, mineral, commercial, or consumer, though this list is not exhaustive. When a lease involves multiple purposes, the dominant or more substantial purpose governs which regulatory framework applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2671, the way a property is actually used — not just how it is labeled in the lease agreement — determines which category of lease applies and, consequently, which regulations govern the relationship. Operators who rent property for mixed purposes, such as a unit used partly as a residence and partly for a home-based business, should be aware that the dominant use will control the applicable legal framework. Careful documentation of the intended primary use at the time of leasing helps establish which regulatory regime governs the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2671 determines which set of legal protections applies to a lease by looking at the primary purpose for which the property is used. Tenants occupying a space primarily as a dwelling are generally covered by residential lease rules, even if the lease document uses different language or the space serves secondary purposes. Tenants who believe their lease has been misclassified in a way that affects their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Louisiana landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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