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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:2686"
article_number: "2686"
status: active
heading: "Misuse of the thing"
breadcrumb: "Book III › Title IX › Chapter 3 › Section 3"
source_url: "https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109748"
acts_citations_raw: "Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005."
acts_citations:
  - act_year: 2004
    act_number: 821
    section: 1
    effective_date: 2005-01-01
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---

# Art. 2686. Misuse of the thing

If the lessee uses the thing for a purpose other than that for which it was leased or in a manner that may cause damage to the thing, the lessor may obtain injunctive relief, dissolution of the lease, and any damages he may have sustained.