La. Civ. Code § Art. 2721
Reconduction
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Art. 2721. Reconduction A lease with a fixed term is reconducted if, after the expiration of the term, and without notice to vacate or terminate or other opposition by the lessor or the lessee, the lessee remains in possession: (1) For thirty days in the case of an agricultural lease; (2) For one week in the case of other leases with a fixed term that is longer than a week; or (3) For one day in the case of a lease with a fixed term that is equal to or shorter than a week.
Under La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2721, a fixed-term lease in Louisiana can be automatically renewed—a process called 'reconduction'—if neither the landlord nor the tenant takes action to end the tenancy after the lease expires. The length of continued possession required to trigger reconduction varies by lease type: thirty days for agricultural leases, one week for leases with a term longer than a week, and one day for leases with a term of one week or shorter. Once reconduction occurs, the lease continues under the same terms as the original agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
La. Civ. Code art. § Art. 2721 means that property owners who wish to end a fixed-term lease at its expiration generally provide a notice to vacate or otherwise communicate their opposition before or at the time the term ends. Operators who remain silent while a tenant stays in possession risk having the lease automatically reconducted—renewed on the original terms—after the applicable waiting period (one day, one week, or thirty days, depending on lease type). Keeping written records of any notices sent at or before lease expiration is a practice consistent with avoiding unintended reconduction.
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. 2721 establishes that tenants who remain in a property after a fixed-term lease ends, without receiving a notice to vacate or facing other opposition from the landlord, may have their lease automatically reconducted for a new term under the same conditions. This can provide continuity of tenancy when neither party acts to end the arrangement within the applicable period. Tenants who have questions about whether reconduction has occurred in their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Louisiana landlord-tenant law.
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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