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This Louisiana standard rental lease agreement is a legal form that is used by Landlords when renting out their property to a Tenant in exchange for monthly rent payments.
Rental Application – The Landlord can request a rental application from Tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.
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- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
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Disclosures (1)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – If the rental unit was build before 1978, this disclosure is required.
Security Deposits
Maximum – No maximum amount governed by state law.
Returning – Within one (1) month. A penalty of $300 or twice the amount of the security deposit, whichever is greater, will be charged if the Landlord does not return the deposit within the one month deadline.
Returning – Within one (1) month. A penalty of $300 or twice the amount of the security deposit, whichever is greater, will be charged if the Landlord does not return the deposit within the one month deadline.
Source: RS 9:3252
Paying Rent
Grace Period – Five (5) day notice.
Maximum Late Fee – No maximum amount.
Returned Checks (NSF) – $25 or 5% of the amount of a bounced check, whichever is greater.
Source: RS 9:2782(B)
Landlord’s Right to Enter
The Landlord should give Tenants a notice of 24 to 48 hours in advance but it is not mandated by state law in Louisiana.
Source: CC 2693