La. Civ. Code art. 558
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Chs. 3, 6-496, effective on or before 7/1/2024
The usufructuary may make improvements and alterations on the property subject to the usufruct at his cost and with the written consent of the naked owner. If the naked owner fails or refuses to give his consent, the usufructuary may, after notice to the naked owner and with the approval of the court, make at his cost those improvements and alterations that a prudent administrator would make.
La. C.C. § 558