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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:2704"
article_number: "2704"
status: active
heading: "Nonpayment of rent"
breadcrumb: "Book III › Title IX › Chapter 3 › Section 6"
source_url: "https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109768"
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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schema_version: "1.0.0"
---

# Art. 2704. Nonpayment of rent

If the lessee fails to pay the rent when due, the lessor may, in accordance with the provisions of the Title "Conventional Obligations or Contracts", dissolve the lease and may regain possession in the manner provided by law.