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Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for Louisiana landlords. 301 cities covered.

Based on Louisiana state statutes. Updated August 2026.

Louisiana Landlord Law Summary

In Louisiana, landlords must return security deposits within 30 days, provide 5-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and do not cap rent increases. No just cause eviction requirement.

Louisiana Landlord Rules at a Glance

Key compliance requirements every Louisiana landlord must follow.

Rule Requirement
Security Deposit Cap No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline 30 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment) 5 days written notice
Rent Cap No statewide cap
Entry Notice No specific statute; reasonable notice recommended
Late Fee Cap No statutory cap
Grace Period No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction Not required

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What Happens If You Violate Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Law

Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover the deposit plus up to $200 in penalties.

  • Late deposit return: Miss the 30-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount.
  • Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
  • Illegal entry: Entering without 24-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
  • Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.

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Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Statutes

The laws that govern residential rentals in Louisiana.

Louisiana Civil Code — Lease

La. Civ. Code art. 2668 et seq.

Louisiana follows civil law (not common law) for landlord-tenant relationships. The Civil Code governs leases, including obligations and remedies.

Louisiana Landlord Law Topics

Explore detailed rules by topic for any Louisiana city.

Security Deposit Laws

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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

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Rent Increase Laws

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Landlord Entry & Access Rules

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Maintenance & Habitability Standards

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Late Fee Limits

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Lease Termination & Renewal

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Fair Housing Protections

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Tenant Screening Rules

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Required Landlord Disclosures

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Rent Control

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Property Registration Requirements

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Top 50 Louisiana Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

The largest Louisiana cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data. Click any city for detailed landlord-tenant law coverage.

City Population Median 2BR Rent
New Orleans 364,136 $1,331/mo
Shreveport 177,959 $1,111/mo
Lake Charles 79,633 $1,217/mo
Kenner 63,333 $1,331/mo
Bossier City 62,738 $1,111/mo
Monroe 46,616 $1,026/mo
Alexandria 43,466 $994/mo
Central 29,781 $1,007/mo
Slidell 28,510 $1,007/mo
New Iberia 27,080 $905/mo
Hammond 22,527 $1,099/mo
Ruston 22,233 $881/mo
Sulphur 20,400 $1,217/mo
Zachary 19,968 $1,204/mo
Youngsville 18,002 $1,019/mo
Natchitoches 17,195 $925/mo
Gretna 17,026 $1,331/mo
Thibodaux 15,646 $1,102/mo
Opelousas 15,390 $1,007/mo
Broussard 14,543 $1,019/mo
Pineville 14,034 $994/mo
Gonzales 13,737 $1,204/mo
Mandeville 12,999 $1,007/mo
Carencro 12,639 $1,019/mo
West Monroe 12,535 $1,026/mo
Baker 12,057 $1,204/mo
Covington 11,618 $1,007/mo
Crowley 11,272 $880/mo
Minden 11,248 $854/mo
Abbeville 10,890 $834/mo
Morgan City 10,873 $1,007/mo
Bogalusa 10,343 $834/mo
DeRidder 9,594 $935/mo
Jennings 9,372 $871/mo
Denham Springs 9,349 $1,204/mo
Eunice 9,161 $1,007/mo
Bastrop 8,989 $834/mo
Scott 8,728 $1,019/mo
Harahan 8,719 $1,007/mo
Westwego 8,148 $1,331/mo
Ponchatoula 7,804 $1,099/mo
Addis 7,532 $1,204/mo
Breaux Bridge 7,500 $1,007/mo
Rayne 6,986 $880/mo
Donaldsonville 6,860 $1,204/mo
St. Gabriel 6,733 $1,007/mo
Oakdale 6,437 $834/mo
Walker 6,394 $1,204/mo
Franklin 6,341 $1,007/mo
Ville Platte 6,167 $834/mo

All 301 Louisiana Cities

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New Orleans 364,136 Shreveport 177,959 Lake Charles 79,633 Kenner 63,333 Bossier City 62,738 Monroe 46,616 Alexandria 43,466 Central 29,781 Slidell 28,510 New Iberia 27,080 Hammond 22,527 Ruston 22,233 Sulphur 20,400 Zachary 19,968 Youngsville 18,002 Natchitoches 17,195 Gretna 17,026 Thibodaux 15,646 Opelousas 15,390 Broussard 14,543 Pineville 14,034 Gonzales 13,737 Mandeville 12,999 Carencro 12,639 West Monroe 12,535 Baker 12,057 Covington 11,618 Crowley 11,272 Minden 11,248 Abbeville 10,890 Morgan City 10,873 Bogalusa 10,343 DeRidder 9,594 Jennings 9,372 Denham Springs 9,349 Eunice 9,161 Bastrop 8,989 Scott 8,728 Harahan 8,719 Westwego 8,148 Ponchatoula 7,804 Addis 7,532 Breaux Bridge 7,500 Rayne 6,986 Donaldsonville 6,860 St. Gabriel 6,733 Oakdale 6,437 Walker 6,394 Franklin 6,341 Ville Platte 6,167 Plaquemine 5,998 Tallulah 5,785 Patterson 5,636 Leesville 5,408 Grambling 5,278 St. Martinville 5,255 Port Allen 4,890 Marksville 4,835 Winnsboro 4,665 Westlake 4,663 Jeanerette 4,587 Mansfield 4,575 Berwick 4,531 Springhill 4,509 Haughton 4,430 New Roads 4,339 Kaplan 4,165 Jena 4,151 Amite City 4,037 Church Point 4,030 Jonesboro 4,019 Jackson 3,950 Winnfield 3,927 Vidalia 3,837 Ball 3,811 Richwood 3,807 Franklinton 3,581 Blanchard 3,385 Welsh 3,289 Farmerville 3,286 Rayville 3,224 Bunkie 3,205 Lake Providence 3,194 Iowa 3,106 Vinton 3,103 Greenwood 3,095 Sunset 3,088 Ferriday 2,998 Vivian 2,942 Lutcher 2,914 DeQuincy 2,847 Mamou 2,817 Maurice 2,816 Gramercy 2,751 Abita Springs 2,731 Pearl River 2,648 Homer 2,610 Brusly 2,599 Arcadia 2,580 Lake Arthur 2,565 Delhi 2,550 Stonewall 2,535 Many 2,497 Lockport 2,378 Sterlington 2,365 Kentwood 2,176 New Llano 2,085 Benton 2,083 Kinder 2,066 Livingston 1,971 Erath 1,957 Cottonport 1,952 Haynesville 1,933 Jean Lafitte 1,781 Delcambre 1,760 Port Barre 1,749 Woodworth 1,730 Baldwin 1,679 Coushatta 1,678 Independence 1,650 Golden Meadow 1,639 Jonesville 1,618 White Castle 1,616 Zwolle 1,609 Henderson 1,595 Sorrento 1,572 St. Francisville 1,517 Pine Prairie 1,470 Rosepine 1,459 Simmesport 1,415 Colfax 1,391 Oak Grove 1,371 Logansport 1,332 Oberlin 1,331 Duson 1,316 Ringgold 1,316 Clinton 1,311 Bernice 1,310 Olla 1,297 Mansura 1,279 Iota 1,256 Albany 1,239 Killian 1,228 Basile 1,187 Livonia 1,166 French Settlement 1,141 Gueydan 1,125 Sibley 1,079 Glenmora 1,046 Clarks 1,037 Choudrant 1,017 Slaughter 1,006 Arnaudville 999 Elton 986 Grand Isle 966 Merryville 957 Moreauville 935 Roseland 891 Dubach 890 Krotz Springs 887 Campti 886 Plain Dealing 878 Leonville 876 Fordoche 874 Boyce 871 Madisonville 871 Oil City 868 Maringouin 825 Lecompte 821 Folsom 813 Anacoco 810 Newellton 808 Simsboro 797 Grand Coteau 763 St. Joseph 762 Cotton Valley 751 Melville 749 Wisner 748 Hessmer 742 Gibsland 739 Washington 722 Mooringsport 707 Urania 695 Port Vincent 689 Sarepta 683 Cullen 682 Tickfaw 681 Estherwood 678 Doyline 651 Loreauville 636 Parks 634 Rosedale 631 Greensburg 626 Montgomery 620 Pleasant Hill 607 Mangham 606 Forest Hill 604 Marion 604 Morse 597 Cankton 580 Simpson 557 Florien 545 Clayton 544 Grosse Tete 543 Ridgecrest 539 Napoleonville 514 Provencal 510 Martin 508 Morganza 503 Mermentau 497 Waterproof 487 Natchez 484 Richmond 482 Chatham 479 Vienna 468 Mer Rouge 457 Springfield 447 Tangipahoa 447 Cheneyville 442 Dry Prong 441 Gilbert 439 Grayson 437 Junction City 420 Goldonna 416 Hornbeck 414 Sun 402 Turkey Creek 402 Elizabeth 400 Pollock 389 Converse 376 Hodge 372 Wilson 355 Sicily Island 344 Epps 340 South Mansfield 337 Kilbourne 332 Clarence 321 Varnado 321 Tullos 305 North Hodge 289 Forest 286 Dodson 285 Dixie Inn 278 Georgetown 272 Norwood 271 Columbia 268 Hall Summit 265 Harrisonburg 262 Creola 257 Chataignier 256 Collinston 256 Saline 252 Angie 251 Keachi 246 Belcher 240 Dubberly 240 Lucky 240 Hosston 238 Calvin 234 Athens 230 Castor 220 Reeves 220 Grand Cane 216 Delta 214 Fenton 213 Plaucheville 212 Ida 209 Evergreen 208 Baskin 207 Heflin 206 Noble 202 East Hodge 199 McNary 198 Montpelier 196 Edgefield 192 Ashland 190 Fisher 190 Rodessa 183 Bienville 182 Lisbon 167 Bonita 161 Quitman 156 Atlanta 149 Pioneer 149 Shongaloo 143 Eros 129 Stanley 129 Spearsville 120 Longstreet 117 Oak Ridge 116 Gilliam 115 Robeline 114 Downsville 113 Sikes 110 Lillie 108 Powhatan 99 Palmetto 97 Jamestown 89 Bryceland 87 Mount Lebanon 64 Mound 12

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Frequently Asked Questions — Louisiana Landlord Laws

Louisiana is the only state based on civil law (derived from French/Spanish law) rather than common law. Landlord-tenant relationships are governed by the Civil Code rather than a standalone landlord-tenant act.
Landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days of lease termination. If the landlord fails to comply, the tenant may recover the deposit plus up to $200 in penalties.
No. Louisiana has no rent control and minimal statutory regulation of rent increases. Landlords may increase rent by any amount with 10 days notice for month-to-month tenancies.

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How we researched this page: This guide covers all Louisiana landlord-tenant statutes, verified against official government sources. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026). Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

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