State Landlord Laws

Louisiana Landlord
Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Louisiana landlord.

Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance

Security Deposit Limit
No statutory limit

Louisiana has no statutory cap on security deposits. Deposits must be returned within 1 month of move-out with an itemized statement.

Notice Requirements
5 days (nonpayment, written notice) / 5 days (month-to-month)

Louisiana requires only a 5-day written notice for nonpayment. Month-to-month tenancies require a 10-day notice (La. C.C. art. 2728).

Rent Control
No

Louisiana has no rent control statewide. No cities currently enforce rent control.

Required Disclosures
  • Move-in condition form
  • Flood disclosure (La. R.S. 9:3261.1)
  • Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Eviction Timeline
2–4 weeks

Louisiana's Rule for Possession is one of the fastest eviction processes in the US. Hearings can be set within 3–7 days of filing.

Louisiana Lease Agreement

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Tools for Louisiana Landlords

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Legal Forms

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