Louisiana Law and You: Residential Renting (part 2)

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Louisiana Law and You: Residential Renting (part 2)

A basic how to on leasing a place to live in Louisiana; do's and don'ts of signing leases.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about eviction. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Louisiana

The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is governed by Louisiana state laws and codes. These rules set forth when and how a landlord can evict a tenant. The most common reasons for evictions are failing to pay rent or violating the lease agreement. check to learn more.

Louisiana Eviction

The Louisiana eviction process begins with service of the appropriate Notice to Vacate. Landlords must adhere to state law and abide by any particular lawful provisions in the rental agreement that may set forth the conditions for evicting a tenant. check to learn more.

LOUISIANA EVICTION PROCESS

The first step in the Louisiana Eviction Process is serving (delivering properly) the tenant with a Louisiana Eviction Notice called a Notice to Vacate or Notice to Quit. A tenant in Louisiana can be evicted for three reasons: non-payment of rent, breach of the lease, or holding over. check to learn more.