2020 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
Art. 582. Abandonment of usufruct.

Universal Citation: LA Civ Code art. 582 (2020)

The usufructuary may release himself from the obligation to make repairs by abandoning the usufruct or, with the approval of the court, a portion thereof, even if the owner has instituted suit to compel him to make repairs or bear the expenses of them, and even if the usufructuary has been cast in judgment.

He may not release himself from the charges of the enjoyment during the period of his possession, nor from accountability for the damages that he, or persons for whom he is responsible, may have caused.

Acts 1976, No. 103, §1.

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