Louisiana landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Within one month after the lease ends. |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within one month after the lease ends. An itemized statement of any amounts kept is due within one month, or within 15 days after that one-month date.
Verified Source: La. R.S. 9:3251(A) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
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Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
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Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Louisiana with their own rules
- None listed yet
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