According to the law of possession in Louisiana, if you possess immovables in bad faith for more than 30 years, what can you acquire?

In Louisiana, the law of possession is rooted in the civil law system, where possession can lead to the acquisition of ownership rights under specific conditions. When a person possesses immovable property, such as land or buildings, in bad faith for more than 30 years, they may acquire rights of ownership through a principle known as "usucaption."

Usucaption allows a possessor to become the owner of the property even if they do not have the legal title, provided they meet certain requirements, including continuous possession for a statutory period—in this case, 30 years—and that the possession was acquired in bad faith. Bad faith typically means that the possessor is unaware or believes they have a right to the property, but does not have legal title.

This principle exists to promote stability in land ownership and to resolve disputes regarding title. By allowing ownership to be obtained through extended possession, the law seeks to ensure that property is utilized and maintained, rather than left in legal uncertainty.

Other options, such as tax credit exemption or property liens, do not directly relate to the acquisition of ownership through possession, and marketable title typically refers to the reassurance that a title is free from significant defects, which wouldn’t apply under a scenario of bad faith possession.