La. Civ. Code § Art. 2723
Term of reconducted nonagricultural lease
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Art. 2723. Term of reconducted nonagricultural lease The term of a reconducted nonagricultural lease is: (1) From month to month in the case of a lease whose term is a month or longer; (2) From day to day in the case of a lease whose term is at least a day but shorter than a month; and (3) For periods equal to the expired term in the case of a lease whose term is less than a day.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2723 governs what happens when a nonagricultural lease is 'reconducted'—that is, when a tenant remains in possession after the lease expires and the landlord implicitly allows it to continue. Under this provision, the renewed lease runs month-to-month if the original term was a month or longer, day-to-day if the original term was at least a day but less than a month, and for periods matching the original term if that term was shorter than a day. The reconduction does not automatically extend the lease for its full original duration; instead, it creates a shorter, rolling tenancy based on the original term's length.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Art. 2723 should be aware that allowing a nonagricultural tenant to remain in possession after lease expiration without objection can trigger reconduction, converting the tenancy into a rolling period determined by the original lease term. A compliant operator typically communicates clearly before lease expiration whether the tenancy will be renewed, extended on new terms, or terminated, so that the reconduction rules do not apply by default. Keeping written records of any notices sent or received around the lease-end date helps establish the parties' intentions if a dispute later arises about the tenancy's status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Art. 2723, a tenant in Louisiana who stays in a nonagricultural rental after the lease ends—and whose landlord does not object—may find that a new, rolling tenancy has been created by operation of law, with the period determined by the length of the original lease. This reconduction can affect how much advance notice either party must give to end the tenancy, so understanding the original lease term is important context. Tenants who have questions about whether their tenancy has been reconducted and what rights that creates may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Louisiana Civil Code for further guidance.
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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