Article 688

Branches or roots of trees, bushes, or plants on neighboring property. ACTIVE

A landowner has the right to demand that the branches or roots of a neighbor's trees, bushes, or plants, that extend over or into his property be trimmed at the expense of the neighbor.

A landowner does not have this right if the roots or branches do not interfere with the enjoyment of his property.

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History

  • enactment Acts 1977, No. 514, §1

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La. Civ. Code art. 688 (2026).
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@misc{lacivcode-art-688,
  title        = {La. Civ. Code art. 688},
  howpublished = {Louisiana Civil Code},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://theusufruct.com/cc/688},
  note         = {Snapshot 2026-05-22}
}