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Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Louisiana landlords. All citations reference actual Louisiana statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
Security DepositNotice PeriodEvictionLate FeeLease TerminationRent IncreaseHabitabilityLandlord EntryFair Housing
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Security Deposit Rules

La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 30 days. Itemized statement required for deductions. Failure to return may result in penalty of up to double the deposit.
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Notice Period Requirements

La. Civ. Code Art. 2728
Month-to-month requires 10 days notice from either party. Week-to-week requires 5 days. Louisiana has one of the shortest notice periods.
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Eviction Process

La. Code Civ. Proc. Art. 4701
Nonpayment: 5-day notice to pay or vacate. Lease violation: notice per lease terms. Court filing for eviction through parish court. Self-help eviction prohibited.
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Late Fee Rules

La. Civ. Code Art. 2013
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease. Courts may strike unconscionable fees.
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Lease Termination

La. Civ. Code Art. 2728
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 10 days notice. Louisiana follows civil law tradition — lease rules differ from common law states.
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Rent Increase Rules

La. Civ. Code Art. 2728
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. 10 days notice for month-to-month tenancies. Lease terms govern fixed-term increases.
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Habitability Standards

La. Civ. Code Art. 2696
Landlord must deliver premises in good condition and make necessary repairs during tenancy. Louisiana civil code imposes duty of maintenance. Tenant may pursue rent reduction for defects.
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Landlord Entry Rules

La. Civ. Code Art. 2691
No specific statute on landlord entry notice. Reasonable notice recommended. Lease should define entry rules. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2606
Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status.
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