La. Civ. Code § Art. 2692
Lessee's obligation to make repairs
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Art. 2692. Lessee's obligation to make repairs The lessee is bound to repair damage to the thing caused by his fault or that of persons who, with his consent, are on the premises or use the thing, and to repair any deterioration resulting from his or their use to the extent it exceeds the normal or agreed use of the thing.
Louisiana Civil Code art. § Art. 2692 establishes that a lessee bears responsibility for repairing damage to a leased property when that damage results from the lessee's own actions or the actions of guests and others permitted on the premises. The rule also covers deterioration that goes beyond what would be expected from normal, agreed-upon use of the property. Damage attributable to ordinary wear and tear or use within the scope of the lease is not the lessee's burden under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2692, property owners and managers generally document the condition of a rental unit at move-in and move-out to distinguish normal wear and tear from damage caused by the tenant or the tenant's guests. Compliant operators typically keep records of any reported damage, repair costs, and communications with tenants about their repair obligations. Maintaining clear lease language about permitted uses of the property can help establish the baseline against which excess deterioration is measured.
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. 2692 means that tenants are generally responsible for repairing damage they or their guests cause, but are not responsible for deterioration that falls within normal or agreed use of the property. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly attributing ordinary wear and tear to them as chargeable damage may have grounds to contest those charges. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help renters understand how this provision applies to disputes over security deposits or repair costs.
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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