2009 Louisiana Civil Code :: CC 580 - Reimbursement for necessary repairs

Art. 580. Reimbursement for necessary repairs.

If, after the usufruct commences and before the usufructuary is put in possession, the naked owner incurs necessary expenses or makes repairs for which the usufructuary is responsible, he has the right to claim the cost thereof from the usufructuary and may retain the possession of the things subject to the usufruct until he is paid.

Acts 1976, No. 103, §1.