La. Civ. Code § Art. 2686

Misuse of the thing

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La. Civ. Code § Art. 2686
Art. 2686. Misuse of the thing
If the lessee uses the thing for a purpose other than that for which it was leased or in a manner that may cause damage to the thing, the lessor may obtain injunctive relief, dissolution of the lease, and any damages he may have sustained.
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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

La. Civil Code Art. 2700
La. Civil Code Art. 2700
La. Civil Code Art. 2727
La. Civil Code Art. 2722
La. Civil Code Art. 2727
La. Civil Code Art. 2680
La. Civil Code Art. 2728
La. Civil Code Art. 2693
La. Civil Code Art. 2699

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§ 165.12
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