La. Civ. Code § Art. 2719
Dissolution for other causes
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Art. 2719. Dissolution for other causes When a party to the lease fails to perform his obligations under the lease or under this Title, the other party may obtain dissolution of the lease pursuant to the provisions of the Title of "Conventional Obligations or Contracts".
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2719 establishes that when either party to a lease—whether landlord or tenant—fails to meet their obligations under the lease agreement or under the state's lease laws, the other party has the right to seek dissolution (termination) of the lease through the general contract-law framework set out in the Title on Conventional Obligations or Contracts. This provision applies to both sides of the landlord-tenant relationship equally. It functions as a catch-all remedy beyond any specific termination provisions addressed elsewhere in Louisiana lease law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Art. 2719, landlords who believe a tenant has materially failed to fulfill lease obligations—such as paying rent, maintaining the premises, or complying with lease terms—may pursue dissolution of the lease through Louisiana's conventional obligations framework. Compliant operators typically document lease violations thoroughly and follow the procedural requirements governing contract dissolution before taking action. Because dissolution is a legal remedy pursued through established contract-law channels, property managers generally work within those formal processes rather than taking unilateral action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Art. 2719 gives tenants a legal basis to seek dissolution of a lease when a landlord fails to perform obligations required by the lease or by Louisiana lease law—such as maintaining habitable conditions or providing agreed-upon services. Tenants may raise a landlord's failure to perform as grounds for lease dissolution under the conventional obligations framework, and this right can sometimes be raised as a defense in eviction or other proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations in Louisiana can help renters understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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