Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:1141.3

  • Community documents: means the articles of incorporation, bylaws, plat, declarations, covenants, conditions, restrictions, rules and regulations, or other written instruments, including any amendment thereto, by which the association has the authority to exercise any of its powers to manage, maintain, or otherwise affect the association property or which otherwise govern the use of association property. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:1141.2
  • Lot: means any plot or parcel of land designated for separate ownership shown on a recorded subdivision plat for a residential development or the boundaries of which are otherwise described in a recorded instrument, other than common area, within the jurisdiction of the residential community as such area is described in the community documents. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:1141.2
  • planned community: means a real estate development, used primarily for residential purposes, in which the owners of separately owned lots are mandatory members of an association by virtue of such ownership. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:1141.2

A.  The provisions of this Part shall be applicable to existing and future residential planned communities whose declarations have been duly executed and filed for registry.  However, this Part shall not be construed to affect the validity or superiority of any provision of a community document.  Only to the extent the community documents are silent shall the provisions of this Part apply.

B.(1)  This Part shall not apply to condominium property governed by the provisions of Part II of this Chapter.

(2)  The provisions of Part II-A of this Chapter shall be applicable to an ownership timeshare interest created in a lot within a planned community to the extent that those provisions do not conflict with the provisions of this Part.

C.  This Part shall not impair any right that is guaranteed or protected by the constitution of this state or the United States, nor shall this Part be construed to affect any act done, offense or violation committed, or right accrued.

D.  This Part shall not be construed to impair or cast a cloud upon the titles of common areas or lots within a residential planned community.

Acts 1999, No. 309, §2, eff. June 16, 1999.