Louisiana · Landlord & Tenant
The Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Guide
Understand Louisiana's unique eviction process, security deposit rules, repair obligations, and the rights and duties of landlords and tenants.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Louisiana law · Plain language
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Cited to the statute · Legal information, not legal advice
Louisiana leases, deposits, and evictions, explained in plain language
Repairs, security deposits, the 5-day notice to vacate, rules to show cause, warrants for possession, and appeals.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Renting in Louisiana runs on Civil Code rules about the lease, and the eviction process moves fast.
The Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Guide explains the rights and duties of lessors and lessees under the Louisiana Civil Code and Revised Statutes. It explains written and oral leases, the landlord's duty to keep the property in suitable condition (La. Civ. Code art. 2691), the repair and deduct remedy (art. 2694), and why Louisiana gives no general right to withhold rent.
It explains the security deposit rules in La. R.S. 9:3251: return within one month after the lease ends, an itemized statement for any deductions, and the statutory penalty of $300 or twice the amount wrongfully withheld, whichever is greater (La. R.S. 9:3252). It walks through the 5-day notice to vacate (La. C.C.P. art. 4701) and how it can be waived in a lease, the rule to show cause in city, parish, or justice of the peace court, the 24-hour window after judgment, the warrant for possession, and the suspensive appeal bond.
• Step-by-step procedures for tenants
• A separate path for landlords
• Abandoned property, late fees, and record keeping
• Checklists, comparison tables, a glossary, and sample letters
For tenants and landlords in Louisiana. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Lease Agreement: Your Central Governing Document
- Parties to the Lease: Rights and Obligations
- The Security Deposit: Rules and Timelines
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of Landlord
- Remedies, Penalties, and Damages
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Louisiana law so you can verify it.
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Every rule names the section of Louisiana law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
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Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Louisiana landlord tenant law: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
How long does a Louisiana landlord have to return a security deposit?
One month after the lease ends (La. R.S. 9:3251). A willful failure can bring a penalty of $300 or twice the amount wrongfully withheld, whichever is greater (La. R.S. 9:3252). The guide explains the itemized statement rules.
How much notice is required before an eviction suit in Louisiana?
Generally a written notice to vacate giving at least five days (La. C.C.P. art. 4701). A tenant can waive this notice in a written lease. The guide explains the rule to show cause that follows.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Louisiana?
Yes. This guide is written for Louisiana law and cites the Louisiana statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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