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Rental Application– In Louisiana, landlords may require tenants to submit a rental application to verify financial stability. Upon approval, both parties can proceed to sign the lease agreement.
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What the Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement Form covers?
The Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement Form includes the Louisiana Rental Code, security deposit regulations, lease termination procedures, landlord access rights, rent due dates, late fees, eviction processes, property maintenance responsibilities, and disclosure forms.
- Louisiana Rental Code
- Security Deposit Regulations
- Lease Termination Procedures
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Rent Due Dates and Late Fees
- Eviction Processes
- Property Maintenance Responsibilities
- Necessary Disclosure Forms
Louisiana Rental Code
Summary (idh.la.gov): Louisiana has enacted the Rental Code, which clarifies the obligations of landlords and tenants, including:
- Maintenance of the property – Both parties are responsible for ensuring the property is safe, habitable, and up to date with the local housing codes.
Security Deposit Regulations
Summary (Rev. Stat. § 9:3251): In Louisiana, landlords can collect a security deposit, which must be returned within 30 days after the tenant vacates.
- 30 Days – Timeframe for returning security deposits to tenants.
- Deductions – Any deductions from the security deposit must be clearly itemized and provided to the tenant.
- Damages – Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the deposit.
Lease Termination Procedures
Summary (CCP 4701): Landlords and tenants in Louisiana have specific rights concerning lease termination:
- Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
- 5-day notice for nonpayment of rent.
- 10-day notice to remedy a lease violation.
- Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
- 30-day notice for month-to-month leases.
- Proof of domestic violence allows for immediate termination.
Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property
Summary (CC 2693): Landlords must provide at least 24 hours’ notice before entering the property, except in cases of emergency then landlords do not have to give tenants prior notice.
Due Dates / Late Rent Fees
Summary (Rev. Stat. 9:2782(B)): Louisiana does not mandate fixed rent due dates. Late fees may be charged immediately after the due date unless a grace period is in the agreement.
Eviction Processes and Notices
Summary(CCP 4701): To evict a tenant, Louisiana landlords must file an eviction suit in court after the tenant fails to comply with the notice period for rent or lease violations.
- The eviction process starts with a Notice to Vacate, which tells the tenant they need to leave the place within 5 days. The notice should have a date. Most City Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts have a ready-made form for this kind of notice.
Property Maintenance Responsibilities
Summary: Louisiana landlords are obligated to maintain their rental properties and must make necessary repairs after being notified by tenants. Tenants cannot deduct repair costs from their rent.
Required Disclosure Forms
Summary: Landlords must disclose the following information to tenants:
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Brochure (EPA.gov) – Required for all properties built before 1978.