Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 2726

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

An amendment to a provision of the lease contract that is made without an intent to effect a novation does not create a new lease.

Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.