Orlando, FL asked in Contracts, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Louisiana

Q: How long must you legally own a property in the state of Louisiana before reselling? Where is the law defining this ?

1 Lawyer Answer
Christie Tournet
Christie Tournet
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Mandeville, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: There is no law requiring that you hold property for a minimum time before re-selling. However, tax consequences could differ on income/capital gains. You should address that scenario, and your specific circumstances, with your CPA.

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