Louisiana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Louisiana standard residential lease agreement is a one-year contract between a landlord and a tenant to use their property. The tenant agrees to maintain the property, pay the landlord on the first of the month, and comply with all of the landlord’s rules. Both parties must sign this document to make it legally binding in a court of law.

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Last updated May 10th, 2024

A Louisiana standard residential lease agreement is a one-year contract between a landlord and a tenant to use their property. The tenant agrees to maintain the property, pay the landlord on the first of the month, and comply with all of the landlord’s rules. Both parties must sign this document to make it legally binding in a court of law.

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Disclosures

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Federal law requires all landlords to provide their tenants with a lead paint disclosure if their property was built before 1978. (EPA/HUD Fact Sheet)

Rent Grace Period

There is no rent grace period in the state of Louisiana. If the rent is not paid on the agreed-upon day, the landlord may serve a 5-day notice to quit.

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – There is not a maximum amount a landlord may charge for a security deposit.

Returning – The tenant must receive their security deposit back within one month of the lease’s end. (ยง 9:3251(A))

  • Deductions – If the full security deposit is not returned, the landlord must provide a list showing any deductions. (RS 9:3251(A))
  • Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – Tenants have 90 days to provide their new address or forfeit the deposit.