Landlord-tenant law

Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Louisiana.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251
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Deposit Return Deadline
1 month (30 days)
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251(A)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
5-day notice to vacate (pay or quit)
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701
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Month-to-Month Termination
10 days
La. Civ. Code art. 2728(2)
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Louisiana specific notes

Louisiana's 10-day month-to-month termination notice is among the shortest in the country. The deposit return penalty is twice the wrongfully withheld amount. New Orleans does not have a citywide rent-control ordinance.

FAQ

Common Louisiana landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Louisiana?+
No statutory limit. Governed by La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251. Deposit must be returned within 1 month (30 days) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Louisiana for non-payment of rent?+
5-day notice to vacate (pay or quit). Per La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Louisiana?+
10 days. Per La. Civ. Code art. 2728(2). This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Louisiana?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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