La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 2683 (2026)

Art. 2683.  The lessee's principal obligations

The lessee is bound:

(1) To pay the rent in accordance with the agreed terms;

(2) To use the thing as a prudent administrator and in accordance with the purpose for which it was leased; and

(3) To return the thing at the end of the lease in a condition that is the same as it was when the thing was delivered to him, except for normal wear and tear or as otherwise provided hereafter.

Amended by Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. January 1, 2005.