La. Code Civ. Proc. § Art. 4736
Prohibition of eviction from tax sale property
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Art. 4736. Prohibition of eviction from tax sale property The procedures for eviction as provided by this Title shall be subject to the prohibitions and exceptions as provided by R.S. 47:2158.1 and 2231.1.
Under La. Code Civ. Proc. art. § Art. 4736, Louisiana's standard eviction procedures do not apply without restriction when the property involved has been sold through a tax sale. Specific prohibitions and exceptions—set out in R.S. 47:2158.1 and 2231.1—limit or modify when and how an eviction may proceed in that context. The rule effectively creates a separate legal framework that governs occupants of tax-sale properties differently from ordinary rental situations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or purchasers who acquire title through a tax sale should be aware that La. Code Civ. Proc. art. § Art. 4736 restricts the use of standard eviction procedures in that context. Compliant operators generally review the requirements of R.S. 47:2158.1 and 2231.1 before initiating any removal action against an occupant of a tax-sale property. Consulting with a licensed Louisiana attorney familiar with tax-sale law is a common step operators take before proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. § Art. 4736 provides that if you occupy a property that has gone through a tax sale, the usual eviction rules may not fully apply—specific protections and exceptions under R.S. 47:2158.1 and 2231.1 may limit the ability of a new owner to remove you. Tenants in this situation may be able to raise these statutory protections as a defense in an eviction proceeding. Reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help clarify which protections may be available under these provisions.
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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