Private Road Laws in Louisiana

Governing Law

Louisiana Civil Code Art. 689 governs servitudes of passage; private road maintenance follows servitude rules.

Road Associations in Louisiana

Road associations in Louisiana are often formed as unincorporated associations under civil law.

Notable Facts

Louisiana's civil law tradition differs from common law states; servitudes replace easements.

Cost Sharing

Dominant estate owner pays maintenance costs for private servitudes unless agreement states otherwise.

Dispute Resolution

District Courts handle servitude disputes; Louisiana has a unique civil law framework for real property.

Key Topics for Louisiana Homeowners

• Private road maintenance obligations under Louisiana law
• How to establish or challenge an easement in Louisiana
• Forming a road maintenance association
• Drafting a legally sound cost-sharing agreement
• Steps to resolve private road disputes without litigation