La. Civ. Code Ann. art. § 527 (2026)

Art. 527.  Necessary expenses.

The evicted possessor, whether in good or in bad faith, is entitled to recover from the owner compensation for necessary expenses incurred for the preservation of the thing and for the discharge of private or public burdens.  He is not entitled to recover expenses for ordinary maintenance or repairs.

Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.