Louisiana · 50 states

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Three clocks in Louisiana. We draft. You approve. We send. Local counsel still reviews the first packet. We do not practice law in Louisiana.

• La. R.S. 9:1121 (condo) / 9:1141 (HOA)

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  Louisiana condo and HOA statutes

  Louisiana uses privileges, not common-law liens, and its own condo/HOA titles. Board notice follows the declaration and R.S. 9:1121 / 9:1141. We draft to the stricter instrument.

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• La. R.S. 9:4801 (Private Works Act)

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  Statement of claim / privilege — no CA 20-day prelim

  Louisiana’s Private Works Act is a privilege system. There is no 20-day preliminary notice. A statement of claim and privilege still must be filed on a short clock after substantial completion. We serve the owner and surety and calendar that filing.

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• La. R.S. 23:1306 / First Report

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  Employer first report — 10 days

  File the first report of injury with the carrier/OWCA; ten days from knowledge is the operating clock. OSHA 8 hours for death. We take the call; we are not the OWC.

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