La. Civ. Code § Art. 2718
Leases with reservation of right to terminate
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Art. 2718. Leases with reservation of right to terminate A lease in which one or both parties have reserved the right to terminate the lease before the end of the term may be so terminated by giving the notice specified in the lease contract or the notice provided in Articles 2727 through 2729, whichever period is longer. The right to receive this notice may not be renounced in advance.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2718 addresses leases that include a clause allowing one or both parties to end the tenancy before the lease term expires. When such a right is reserved, the party wishing to terminate must give whichever notice period is longer — either the one written into the lease or the period set by Articles 2727 through 2729. Importantly, the rule also establishes that neither party can waive in advance their right to receive this termination notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code Art. 2718, property owners who include an early-termination clause in a lease must provide the longer of the contractually specified notice or the statutory notice periods found in Articles 2727 through 2729. Compliant operators document the notice period clearly in the lease and ensure that any notice given meets or exceeds the applicable minimum. Because the right to receive notice cannot be waived in advance, lease language purporting to eliminate that right would not be enforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. Civ. Code Art. 2718 protects tenants in leases that contain an early-termination clause by guaranteeing they receive the longer of the lease-specified notice or the statutory minimum notice before a landlord can end the tenancy early. This right to notice cannot be signed away in advance, meaning any lease provision attempting to eliminate it would generally be unenforceable. Tenants who believe they did not receive adequate notice before a termination may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available options.
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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