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What is the Louisiana Condominium Act?

The Louisiana Condominium Act (La. R.S. 9:1121.101 et seq.) is the primary statute governing condominium creation, operation, and governance in Louisiana. It establishes requirements for condominium declarations and bylaws, owner rights, assessment collection and lien enforcement, board authority, and the rights and remedies of both associations and unit owners.

What is a condominium declaration?

A condominium declaration is the foundational recorded document that creates the condominium. It describes the physical configuration of the project (units and common elements), establishes undivided ownership fractions, creates the association, defines limited common elements, establishes assessment obligations, and grants the association its governance authority. All owners are bound by the declaration as a covenant running with the land.

What is the difference between common elements and limited common elements?

Common elements are portions of the condominium owned in common by all unit owners — hallways, lobbies, roofs, structural components, mechanical systems, and common amenities. Limited common elements are common elements designated for the exclusive use of a specific unit or units — parking spaces, balconies, patios, storage rooms, and assigned entryways.

Can a condo association board act without owner approval?

It depends on the action. Boards have broad authority to manage day-to-day operations without owner approval — enforcing rules, maintaining common elements, hiring vendors, and collecting assessments. However, major decisions — amending the declaration, special assessments above threshold amounts, certain capital expenditures — typically require owner approval.

What can I do if my condo association is not maintaining common elements?

Unit owners can demand that the association fulfill its maintenance obligations under the declaration and bylaws. Remedies include: written demand letters; filing suit for breach of the declaration; seeking injunctive relief to compel maintenance; and, in extreme cases, seeking the appointment of a receiver to manage the association.

What happens if I don't pay my condo assessments?

Under La. R.S. 9:1123.115, a condominium association can file a lien against a unit for unpaid assessments, late fees, and collection costs. If the lien is not satisfied, the association can foreclose. Louisiana law gives the association a super-lien priority for up to 6 months of assessments.

Can a condo association restrict who I can lease my unit to?

Louisiana law generally allows condominium associations to place reasonable restrictions on leasing if those restrictions are contained in the declaration or bylaws — including minimum lease terms, prohibition on short-term rentals (Airbnb), and owner-occupancy requirements. Restrictions that discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act are unenforceable.

What is a condominium owner's right to inspect records?

Under the Louisiana Condominium Act, unit owners in good standing generally have the right to inspect and copy the association's financial records, meeting minutes, contracts, and other books and records. An association that refuses to provide records to owners in good standing may be in violation of state law and the governing documents.

How are condo disputes resolved in Louisiana?

Condominium disputes can be resolved through: the association's internal dispute resolution procedures; mediation (highly recommended — faster and less expensive than litigation); and civil litigation in Louisiana district court. An attorney can evaluate whether mediation or litigation is the better path given the specific facts.

Can a condo board remove a unit owner from a meeting?

Generally no — unit owners have the right to attend annual and special meetings of the association. The board can enforce meeting decorum rules but generally cannot exclude owners from general membership meetings.

Condominium Law

Condominium Disputes Attorney — Louisiana

Declarations · Bylaws · Board Authority · Owner Rights · Limited Common Elements

Louisiana condominium disputes arise between unit owners, between owners and the association, and between the association and its board. Common disputes include: assessment challenges, limited common element conflicts (parking spaces, balconies), board authority overreach, maintenance failures, selective enforcement, record access disputes, and construction defects. The Louisiana Condominium Act (La. R.S. 9:1121.101 et seq.) governs these matters. The Rhodes Law Firm represents both associations and individual owners. Free consultation: (504) 475-0975.

Written & Reviewed By

Jonathan M. Rhodes

Attorney at Law — The Rhodes Law Firm

Practice Areas: Condominium & HOA Law, Real Estate Litigation · Last Updated: October 3, 2026

Serving: Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Common Condominium Disputes We Handle

Assessment Disputes

Challenges to regular and special assessments — improper levies, calculation errors, and collection procedures.

Limited Common Element Conflicts

Parking space assignments, balcony rights, storage areas — who owns what and who controls it.

Rule Enforcement Disputes

Improper enforcement, selective enforcement, and challenges to rules that exceed the board's authority.

Board Authority Overreach

Board action taken without required owner approval; amendment of declaration without proper procedure.

Maintenance Failures

Association failure to maintain common elements — structural issues, water intrusion, amenity deterioration.

Record Access Denials

Association refusal to provide financial records, meeting minutes, or contracts to owners in good standing.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes

Noise, nuisance, property damage, and use disputes between unit owners in the same building.

Construction Defect Claims

Developer liability for building defects discovered after conveyance — structural issues, water intrusion, code violations.

Attorney Commentary

"The most common mistake I see in condominium disputes — on both sides — is failing to start with the governing documents. The declaration controls. Before anyone can evaluate whether the association acted properly or the owner has a valid claim, you have to know exactly what the declaration says. Most disputes could be avoided if boards and owners read their documents carefully and followed them."

— Jonathan M. Rhodes, Condominium & HOA Attorney

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Jonathan M. Rhodes represents both associations and owners in Louisiana condominium disputes. Free initial consultation.

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Representing both associations and owners in Louisiana condominium matters. Free consultation.

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