Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:3334 – Choice of insurer
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:3334
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
A. When insurance is required in connection with a consumer lease made under this Chapter, the lessor shall furnish the lessee with a statement which clearly and conspicuously states that such insurance is required in connection with the lease, and that the lessee has the option of furnishing the required insurance either through existing policies of insurance coverage or through any insurance company authorized to transact business in Louisiana.
B. The lessee shall have the privilege at the time of execution of the lease agreement of purchasing any required insurance from an agent or broker of his own selection and of selecting an insurance company acceptable to the lessor but, in such cases, the inclusion of the insurance premium in the lease contract or agreement shall be at the option of the lessor.
Acts 1985, No. 592, §1, eff. July 13, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 213, §1.