§ 9:4809 — Substantial completion and abandonment of work defined

Louisiana § 9:4809

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 9: Civil Code-Ancillaries

Text

§4809. Substantial completion and abandonment of work defined
A. A work is substantially completed when either of the following occurs:
(1) The last work is performed on, or materials are delivered to the site of the
immovable or to that area with respect to which a notice of termination is filed under R.S.
9:4822(G).
(2) The owner accepts the improvement or possesses or occupies the immovable, or
that area of the immovable with respect to which a notice of termination is filed, although
minor or inconsequential matters remain to be finished or minor defects or errors in the work
are to be remedied.
B. A work is abandoned by the owner if he terminates the work and notifies persons
engaged in its performance that he no longer desires to continue it or he otherwise objectively
and in good faith manifests the abandonment or discontinuance of the project.
NOTE: See Acts 2019, No. 325, §§6, 7, and 10, regarding applicability.

Legislative History

Acts 2019, No. 325, §1.