La. Civ. Code arts. 2668-2729
Free Louisiana residential lease template.
Louisiana is the only civil-law state — leases use lessor/lessee terminology and concepts like reconduction and the lessor's privilege. Deposits return within 30 days (La. R.S. 9:3251). A 5-day notice to vacate precedes eviction (La. C.C.P. art. 4701), and flood history must be disclosed (La. R.S. 9:3261).
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Louisiana template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Flood history (La. R.S. 9:3261) and Owner/agent identification. Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
La. R.S. 9:3251
Deposit return
30 days; $300+ damages for willful non-return.
La. Civ. Code arts. 2668-2729
Lease (civil code)
Reconduction, warranty against vices, lessor's privilege.
La. C.C.P. art. 4701
Notice to vacate
5-day notice before eviction.
Required disclosures in Louisiana
- ·Flood history (La. R.S. 9:3261)
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Louisiana landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice (lease governs) |
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