📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Louisiana Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Louisiana is known for having some of the most landlord-friendly laws in the US, including the ability to waive eviction notices in the lease.
Banned
Rent Control
None
Deposit Limit
1 Month
Deposit Return
5 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- No Maximum: Landlords can charge any amount.
- Return Deadline: 1 month after lease termination.
- Itemization: Required if retaining any portion.
- Willful Failure: Landlord may owe $200 or actual damages, whichever is greater.
Eviction Process
Louisiana allows landlords to waive the 5-day "Notice to Vacate" within the written lease, speeding up the process significantly.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Any Lease Violation | 5 days | "Notice to Vacate" |
| Month-to-month End | 10 days | Before end of month |
| Non-Payment (Waived) | None | If lease waives notice requirement |
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