Louisiana Civil Code Article 2696: Warranty Against Vices or Defects
Statute text last checked: October 23, 2026
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Check your Louisiana lease →Article 2696 of the Louisiana Civil Code sets out the lessor's warranty against vices or defects in the leased thing.
What article 2696 says
- The lessor warrants that the thing is suitable for the purpose for which it was leased and free of vices or defects that prevent its use for that purpose.
- The warranty also covers vices or defects that arise after delivery and are not attributable to the lessee's fault.
Related articles
- Article 2682 lists the lessor's principal obligations, and article 2691 covers the lessor's duty to make necessary repairs. See our La. C.C. 2682 & 2691 page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty against defects in a Louisiana lease?
Under La. C.C. art. 2696, the lessor warrants the leased thing is suitable for its intended purpose and free of vices or defects that prevent that use, including defects arising after delivery that aren't the lessee's fault.
Sources
- La. Civil Code art. 2696 (official text)
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