Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 9, § 1145. Association of owners; privilege; notice to owner; definition

B. Upon the filing of a sworn detailed statement in accordance with this Part, an association of owners of lots in a residential or commercial subdivision shall have a privilege upon the lot and improvements thereon of an owner in the subdivision who fails to pay charges, expenses, or dues imposed upon such lot and improvements thereon in accordance with recorded restrictions, servitudes, or obligations affecting such subdivision. The privilege shall secure unpaid charges, expenses, or dues imposed by the association of owners, together with legal interest from the date due and reasonable attorney fees.

C. For actions brought pursuant to this Section, the court may award the prevailing party costs of court, reasonable attorney fees, and other related costs, as well as any other sanctions and relief requested pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Article 863.

D. For the purposes of this Part, an association of owners refers to a nonprofit corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity whose members are owners of lots in the subdivision, and which maintains certain portions of the land or improvements in such subdivision for the use and benefit of the owners of lots in such subdivision.