Louisiana Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Louisiana
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Louisiana landlord-tenant law (La. Civ. Code Art. 2668 et seq. and La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251 et seq.) does not cap security deposits and requires return within 30 days. No specific entry notice is required. There is no repair-and-deduct right, though tenants may seek judicial remedies for uninhabitable conditions. Retaliation is prohibited under § 9:3261.1.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap (La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251)
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after move-out with itemized statement
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
No statute — reasonable notice expected
Limited Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed — judicial action required for habitability failures
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3261.1
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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