Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of Louisiana rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Security deposit limitNo statewide statutory limit
Interest on deposit requiredNo
Deposit return deadline30 Days days
Entry notice requiredNo statewide statute
Late fee limitNo statewide fixed cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease
Late fee grace periodNone statewide
Rent increase notice10 for month-to-month unless lease changes differ
Eviction notice period5

Required disclosures in Louisiana

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • property-specific disclosures

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