Requiring Religious Non-Profit To Pay Rent For Parking Lot Does Not Violate RLUIPA

In Parish of Jefferson v. Daughters of St. Paul Inc., 2013 La. App. LEXIS 599 (LA App., March 27, 2013), a Louisiana appeals court rejected a RLUIPA land use claim brought by Pauline Books & Media, a non-profit corporation of religious women who share their beliefs through media. A Jefferson Parish ordinance requires the corporation to pay rent to the Parish government for use of Parish property located in front of Pauline Books for parking by Pauline Books' customers.The court held that the required lease payments do not impose a substantial burden on Pauline Books religious exercise.