Louisiana Statutes

In Louisiana, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by the Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2668–2729 and Louisiana Title 9 which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Louisiana law allows both oral and written leases and provides protections for tenants regarding habitability and notice. Each section is outlined and linked below.

La. Stat. tit. 9 § 3251 – Lessee’s deposit to secure lease; retention by lessor; conveyance of leased premises; itemized statement by lessor
La. Stat. tit. 9 § 3252 – Failure of lessor to comply; recovery of amounts by lessee; venue
La. Stat. tit. 9 § 3253 – Cost’s and attorney’s fees
La. Stat. tit. 9 § 3259 – Unpaid rent; attorney fees
La. Stat. tit. 9 § 3260 – Premises rendered uninhabitable; mitigation of damages
La. Civ. Code art. 2682 – The lessor’s principal obligations
La. Civ. Code art. 2683 – The lessee’s principal obligations
La. Civ. Code art. 2688 – Obligation to inform lessor
La. Civ. Code art. 2690 – Alterations by the lessor prohibited
La. Civ. Code art. 2692 – Lessee’s obligation to make repairs
La. Civ. Code art. 2694 – Lesse’s right to make repairs
La. Civ. Code art. 2703 – When and where rent is due
La. Civ. Code art. 2720 – Termination of lease with a fixed term
La. Civ. Code art. 2721 – Reconduction
La. Civ. Code art. 2723 – Term of reconducted nonagricultural lease
La. Civ. Code art. 2728 – Notice of termination; timing
La. Stat. tit. 9 § 2782 – Nonsufficient fund checks; damages, attorney fees
La. Civ. Code art. 3499 – Personal action
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 – Termination of lease; notice to vacate; waiver of notice
La. Public Health and Safety § 40:506 – Termination of tenancy
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3261.1 – Domestic Violence Situations
La. Civ. Code Art. 2691 – Repairs
La. Civ. Code Art. 2713 – Subleasing
Attorney General’s Guide to Louisiana’s Landlord & Tenant Laws (Non-payment of Rent)
Attorney General’s Guide to Louisiana’s Landlord & Tenant Laws (Proper Eviction Procedures, Cont.)