Louisiana Statutes
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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.
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- 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 (Proper Eviction Procedures, Cont.)
- Attorney General’s Guide to Louisiana’s Landlord & Tenant Laws (Non-payment of Rent)