§5176. Extinction of certain rights; acknowledgment by owner or holder
A. Within thirty days after receipt of a written request from the owner of an immovable to do so, the following persons shall deliver to the owner a written instrument, in proper form, acknowledging that the rights of that person are extinguished:
(1) The lessee of an immovable or the owner of a predial or personal servitude, servitude of right-of-use, or usufruct of an immovable whose rights have become extinguished by the expiration of their term, from the happening of a resolutory or other condition, or from the failure to timely renew, extend, or otherwise modify them according to their terms.
(2) A person who had an option, right of first refusal, or other contractual or legal right to acquire an immovable, a right in or over it, or the lease of an immovable and whose rights have become extinguished by virtue of the expiration of their term, the failure to exercise them timely, or the happening of a condition or other occurrence.
B. If the person required to deliver an acknowledgment fails or refuses to do so, or if he cannot be located after diligent effort, the owner of the immovable may bring an action to declare that the rights are extinguished or ineffective and to direct the recorder to record in his records the judgment so rendered.
C. A return receipt showing delivery by registered or certified mail of a letter addressed to the person required to give the acknowledgment shall be presumptive evidence of receipt of the notice. Proof that the person to whom the notice is to be given could not be located after a diligent search shall suffice in lieu of the giving of the notice and an attorney shall be appointed to represent the absent defendant.
D. In an action pursuant to this Section, the court may order the losing party or parties to pay the costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the prevailing party or parties.
E. This Section shall not apply to mineral rights or to a petitory or possessory action.
Acts 2005, No. 169, §6, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 13, §1, eff. Nov. 29, 2005; Redesignated from R.S. 44:112 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011; Acts 2017, No. 102, §1.
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