La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 29:311
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§311. Definitions As used in this Part: (1) "Active duty" means active duty pursuant to an executive order of the president of the United States, an act of the Congress of the United States, or the provisions of R.S. 29:7. (2) "Motor vehicle" means any automobile, car, minivan, passenger van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, or other self-propelled vehicle not operated or driven on fixed rails or track. (3) "Obligation" means any retail installment sales contract, other contract for the purchase of goods or services, or bond, bill, note, or other instrument of writing for the payment of money arising out of the contract or other transaction for the purchase of goods or services.
La. R.S. § 29:311 establishes the key definitions that govern the rest of this part of Louisiana's military and emergency laws. It specifies what counts as 'active duty,' what qualifies as a 'motor vehicle,' and what types of financial agreements fall under the term 'obligation.' These definitions set the boundaries for how the broader protections and requirements in this part of the law are applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who rent to servicemembers should familiarize themselves with the definitions in La. R.S. § 29:311, particularly the meaning of 'active duty' and 'obligation,' since these terms shape which tenants and which agreements are covered by the surrounding provisions. A compliant operator generally keeps records that allow them to verify whether a tenant's status or a given contract falls within these defined categories. Understanding these definitions helps operators apply the correct procedures when a tenant's military status becomes relevant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 29:311 defines the foundational terms—'active duty,' 'motor vehicle,' and 'obligation'—that determine whether the protections in this part of Louisiana law apply to a servicemember's situation. Tenants who are on active duty as defined here, or who have entered into contracts that qualify as 'obligations,' may be entitled to certain rights under the broader statutory scheme. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with military housing protections can help explain how these definitions interact with the rest of the 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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