La. Civ. Code § Art. 2685
Discrepancy between agreed and delivered quantity
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Art. 2685. Discrepancy between agreed and delivered quantity If the leased thing is an immovable and its extent differs from that which was agreed upon, the rights of the parties with regard to such discrepancy are governed by the provisions of the Title "Sale".
Louisiana Civil Code art. § Art. 2685 addresses situations where the physical size or extent of a leased immovable property—such as land or a building—turns out to differ from what was specified in the lease agreement. Rather than establishing its own set of rules, this provision directs that the legal rights of both parties in such a discrepancy are determined by the same rules that govern sales transactions under Louisiana law. In effect, the remedies and standards developed for buyers and sellers facing quantity discrepancies are imported into the landlord-tenant context for immovable property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Art. 2685, landlords who lease immovable property—land, buildings, or other fixed structures—are expected to deliver the extent of property that was agreed upon in the lease. When the actual quantity delivered differs from what was promised, the legal framework that applies is drawn from Louisiana's Title on Sales, meaning the standards and remedies familiar in real estate sales transactions become relevant. Operators who carefully document and verify the dimensions or extent of leased immovables before executing a lease are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance with the agreed terms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Art. 2685 gives tenants of immovable property a legal basis to raise concerns when the property they receive is materially different in extent from what the lease described. Because this provision incorporates the rules from Louisiana's law of Sales, tenants may have access to remedies similar to those available to purchasers who receive a different quantity of property than contracted for. Tenants who believe there is a significant discrepancy may wish to document the actual dimensions of the property, review the lease terms carefully, and consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney familiar with Louisiana property law to understand which remedies may be available.
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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