La. Civ. Code § Art. 2677
Crop rent
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Art. 2677. Crop rent When the parties to an agricultural lease agree that the rent will consist of a portion of the crops, that portion is considered at all times the property of the lessor.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2677, when an agricultural lease is structured so that the landlord's compensation is a share of the crops produced on the land, that share is legally treated as the landlord's property from the moment it exists — not merely when it is delivered or harvested. This arrangement, sometimes called 'crop rent,' means the lessor holds a property interest in the designated portion of the crop throughout the growing season. The rule distinguishes crop-share leases from cash-rent leases by giving the landlord an ownership stake rather than a simple debt claim.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords entering agricultural leases governed by La. Civ. Code Art. 2677 who choose a crop-share arrangement hold an ownership interest in the agreed portion of the crops at all times, not just at harvest. Compliant operators typically document the agreed percentage clearly in the lease, maintain records of crop yields, and take steps to protect their ownership interest — such as being present at harvest or establishing agreed procedures for separating and delivering their share. Because the lessor's portion is treated as the lessor's property rather than a debt owed by the tenant, the nature of any dispute or claim arising from that share may differ from a standard rent-collection matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants farming under a crop-share lease subject to La. Civ. Code Art. 2677 should understand that the landlord's designated portion of the crops is legally the landlord's property throughout the lease term, not simply a payment obligation that comes due at harvest. This means that commingling, selling, or otherwise disposing of the landlord's share without authorization could raise property-related legal issues beyond an ordinary rent dispute. Tenants who have questions about how this ownership rule affects their rights or obligations may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization, an agricultural law clinic, or a licensed Louisiana attorney familiar with agricultural leases.
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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