Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement
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Louisiana Legal Requirements
Key LA statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by Louisiana Civil Code arts. 2668–2729 (Lease) — Louisiana is a civil law state, not a common law state, so lease interpretation follows the Civil Code
- Security deposit: capped at one month's rent for most residential leases; must be returned within one month after the tenant vacates (La. R.S. §9:3251)
- Landlord must deliver the premises in good condition and maintain them throughout the tenancy (La. Civ. Code art. 2696)
Restrictions & Limits
- A landlord cannot lock out a tenant or remove their belongings without a court order — Louisiana courts strictly prohibit self-help eviction
- Retaliation against tenants for exercising legal rights is prohibited under Louisiana law
- No state rent control law in Louisiana — landlords may raise rents between lease terms with proper notice
Notice Requirements
5 days' written notice for nonpayment of rent (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701). Month-to-month tenancy: 10 days' notice to terminate (La. Civ. Code art. 2728). Week-to-week tenancy: 5 days' notice.
Official Statute References
Primary Louisiana statutes governing this document type.
Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Louisiana law.
How is Louisiana's landlord-tenant law different from other states?
Louisiana is the only U.S. state based on the civil law tradition (derived from the Napoleonic Code) rather than common law. Lease rights and obligations are governed by the Louisiana Civil Code rather than a landlord-tenant act, and some common law concepts (like implied warranty of habitability as developed in other states) are replaced by Civil Code provisions.
What is Louisiana's security deposit limit?
Louisiana R.S. §9:3251 caps residential security deposits at one month's rent. The landlord must return the deposit — with a written itemized statement of any deductions — within one month after the tenant vacates. Failure to return within one month can result in the landlord owing the tenant double the deposit amount plus attorney's fees.
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