La. Civ. Code § Art. 2725
Extension
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Art. 2725. Extension If the lease contract contains an option to extend the term and the option is exercised, the lease continues for the term and under the other provisions stipulated in the option.
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2725 governs what happens when a lease includes an extension option and that option is properly exercised: the lease continues for the additional term and on the same conditions spelled out in the option clause itself. The rule gives legal effect to whatever extension terms the parties agreed to in writing, without requiring a new lease to be negotiated. It applies to both residential and commercial leases governed by Louisiana law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. Civ. Code Art. 2725, if a lease you drafted includes an extension option, exercising that option binds both parties to the term and conditions already written into that option—not necessarily the original lease's terms unless the option says so. Compliant operators typically draft extension options with precision, specifying the new term length, rent amount, and any changed conditions, so there is no ambiguity when the option is exercised. Keeping clear written records of when and how a tenant exercises an option helps document that the extension is valid and 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. 2725 means that if your lease contains an extension option, exercising it in the manner the lease requires locks in the term and conditions stated in that option. Tenants who believe a landlord is not honoring a properly exercised extension option may have grounds to raise that failure as a defense in an eviction proceeding or to pursue a separate claim for breach of the lease. Tenant-rights organizations in Louisiana can help you understand whether an option was validly exercised and what remedies 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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