Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – Landlords must disclose this form if the rental property was build before 1978.

Maximum – There is no maximum amount that the landlord can request from the tenant.
Returning – After the tenancy end date, the landlord is required to return the security deposit to the tenant within one (1) month. If the landlord fails to do so, they will be charged a penalty of $300 or twice the amount of the deposit, whichever is greater.

Grace Period – Payment of rent must be made on the designated date as outlined in the lease agreement. It is important to note that there is no period of grace in the state of Louisiana. In the event of non-payment, the landlord has the right to impose a fee and issue a 5-day notice to vacate the premises.

Maximum Late Fee – There is no maximum allowable penalty that a landlord can charge in Louisiana, as long as the amount is specified in the lease agreement.

Returned Checks (NSF) – $25 or 5% of the amount of a dishonored check, whichever is greater.

Source: RS 9:2782(B)

The Landlord is authorized to carry out necessary repairs during the lease term, even if they cannot be postponed until the expiration of the lease. However, no specific notice period is prescribed for the lessor to provide the lessee. In the event that the lessor needs to enter the leased premises, the lessee should ideally be given notice of 24 to 48 hours in advance.