La. Civ. Code art. 2703

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 2703, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.

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When and where rent is due

Official statutory text

In the absence of a contrary agreement, usage, or custom:

(1) The rent is due at the beginning of the term. If the rent is payable by intervals shorter than the term, the rent is due at the beginning of each interval.

(2) The rent is payable at the address provided by the lessor and in the absence thereof at the address of the lessee.

Acts 2004, No. 821, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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