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Know Your LawLA

Which Louisiana Laws Actually Govern Your HOA or Condo?

Louisiana is a civil-law state. The new Planned Community Act, the Condominium Act, the Civil Code, nonprofit law, and federal law all apply — here's how it fits.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Records & TransparencyLA

Getting Your HOA's Documents in Louisiana

Louisiana's Planned Community Act gives owners a right to inspect and copy association records — and the Nonprofit Corporation Law adds member inspection rights.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Know Your LawLA

Louisiana HOA Disputes: Why the Civil Code Still Matters

Louisiana's Planned Community Act supersedes the Civil Code's building-restriction articles on conflict — but the Civil Code remains the underlying framework.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Fines & PenaltiesLA

Fighting an HOA Fine in Louisiana: What Governs the Power

Louisiana's Planned Community Act lets associations impose reasonable fines for document violations — but the power runs through the community documents and has limits.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Where to Get HelpLA

Enforcing Your Rights Against an HOA in Louisiana

How Louisiana homeowners enforce HOA rights — the Planned Community Act, the Civil Code's building-restrictions framework, nonprofit corporation law, and the courts.

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Liens & ForeclosureLA

Can a Louisiana HOA Foreclose Over Unpaid Dues?

Louisiana calls the HOA assessment lien a 'privilege' — with a notice-and-demand step, a recording requirement, time limits to enforce, and a court process.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read