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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:661"
article_number: "661"
status: active
heading: "Building in danger of falling."
breadcrumb: "Book II › Title IV › Chapter 3 › Section 1"
source_url: "https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110855"
acts_citations_raw: "Acts 1977, No. 514, §1."
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  - act_year: 1977
    act_number: 514
    section: 1
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# Art. 661. Building in danger of falling.

When a building or other construction is in danger of falling a neighbor has a right of action to compel the owner to have it properly supported or demolished. When the danger is imminent the court may authorize the neighbor to do the necessary work for which he shall be reimbursed by the owner.