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
Louisiana has no statutory cap on security deposits. Deposits must be returned within 1 month of move-out with an itemized statement.
Louisiana requires only a 5-day written notice for nonpayment. Month-to-month tenancies require a 10-day notice (La. C.C. art. 2728).
Louisiana has no rent control statewide. No cities currently enforce rent control.
- ›Move-in condition form
- ›Flood disclosure (La. R.S. 9:3261.1)
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
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.
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