Louisiana Lease Agreement: What to Include
March 13, 2025A Louisiana residential lease should reflect the state's specific rules on security deposits, entry notice, late fees, and disclosures — a generic template often misses the details below.
Security deposit
Security deposit limit: No statewide statutory limit. Interest requirement: No. Deposits are generally expected back within 30 days of move-out, with an itemized list of any deductions.
Entry notice and late fees
Entry notice: No statewide statute. Late fees: No statewide fixed cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease. Rent increase notice for month-to-month tenancies: 10 for month-to-month unless lease changes differ.
Required disclosures
A Louisiana lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint
- • property-specific disclosures
Eviction notice
For nonpayment of rent, Louisiana generally requires: 5 days. Confirm the current specific requirement before relying on it for an actual notice.
The bottom line
See LeasePilot HQ's full Louisiana landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with Louisiana-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge as a security deposit in Louisiana?
No statewide statutory limit. Confirm current specifics before setting a deposit amount.
How much notice do I need to evict a tenant for nonpayment in Louisiana?
5 days. Notice requirements can change, so confirm the current statute before filing.
What disclosures does Louisiana require in a lease?
At minimum: Federal lead-based paint, property-specific disclosures. Requirements can be added by local ordinance on top of state law, so check your specific city or county as well.