La. Civ. Code § Art. 2699
Waiver of warranty for vices or defects
Operative Text
La. Civ. Code § Art. 2699
Art. 2699. Waiver of warranty for vices or defects The warranty provided in the preceding Articles may be waived, but only by clear and unambiguous language that is brought to the attention of the lessee. Nevertheless, a waiver of warranty is ineffective: (1) To the extent it pertains to vices or defects of which the lessee did not know and the lessor knew or should have known; (2) To the extent it is contrary to the provisions of Article 2004; or (3) In a residential or consumer lease, to the extent it purports to waive the warranty for vices or defects that seriously affect health or safety.
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Oct 17, 2026
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References Out
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La. Civil Code Art. 2004
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References In
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
Related Rules
§ 28
Waivers of Secs. 23 to 27 void and unenforceable
§ 966.6
§ 966.6 Prohibited lease provisions.
§ 12
Stay of proceedings; validity of waiver in lease