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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:638"
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heading: "Duration of habitation."
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acts_citations_raw: "Acts 1976, No. 103, §1."
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# Art. 638. Duration of habitation.

The right of habitation terminates at the death of the person having it unless a shorter period is stipulated.