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Security deposit cap

No statutory cap

Late fees

Must be in lease

Notice to terminate

10 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

1 month after termination

Required Louisiana disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Flood history (Act 195 of 2021)

Every disclosure required by Louisiana law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Louisiana laws we track

  • ·Louisiana Civil Code articles 2668–2729 (lease)

Major Cities

New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Shreveport

Louisiana lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Louisiana?
No statutory cap. Deposits must be returned 1 month after termination.
What late fee can a Louisiana landlord charge?
Must be in lease
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Louisiana?
10 days (month-to-month).
Does Louisiana require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Louisiana.
Does Louisiana require flood-risk disclosure?
Yes — Louisiana requires landlords to disclose known flood history or flood-zone status of the rental property.
What extra fields does a Louisiana lease need beyond the standard template?
Louisiana leases in LeaseSigning collect 1 state-specific field (e.g. property manager (if any)) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Louisiana require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Flood history (Act 195 of 2021). LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Louisiana lease template.

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