Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Louisiana landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
8
out of 10
Landlord Friendly
Key Law Summary — Louisiana
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1 month
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
25 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$100–$250
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Louisiana
→No entry notice required
→Fast rule for possession
→No rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Louisiana
→Implied warranty of habitability
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Louisiana
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $100–$250
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 25 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score8/10
Eviction Avg25 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry NoticeNone