by Shannon Farlouis

Created on: November 27, 2011   Last Updated: April 19, 2012

Tenant landlord laws differ by each state. In the state of Louisiana a landlord can only evicts tenants through the court system. When a tenant moves out, there is a law that states that the landlord must return your deposit within thirty days. This law is called the Lessee's Deposit Law. When your deposit is not returned, then your landlord must provide you with a list of things that you are being charged for. For example, one of the things on this list can include unreasonable wear to the dwelling. If you are a tenant in the state of Louisiana and you decide to take your landlord to court, then the judge can award costs and lawyers fees to the party that wins.

In the state of Louisiana, a landlord may require a tenant to have renters insurance because the landlord is not liable. The Louisiana Landlord Tenant Law prohibits lock-outs, removal of the tenants property and utility terminations. Large or small landlords have a right to request tenant screening reports and eviction  history. In Louisiana, if you rent from month-to-month then your landlord has a right to evict you for no cause or reason, but he must give you a ten day notice in writing. If you break your agreement with the landlord by not paying your rent, then the landlord has the right to evict you in five days.

If you are a tenant with a written lease, then your landlord will need a good reason to evict you. A good reason can include failure to pay rent or a violation of the lease. If you let your lease expire, then you can be evicted without a good reason. An exception to this rule is if you live in public housing or subsidized housing. In this state, a court order is required to evict the tenant. In the state of Louisiana, if the landlord tries to evict you without obtaining a court order first, then you have the right to call the police. A court order is allowed only after there is a trial before the judge. You, as a tenant, have the right to be heard in court to present your defense. If you pay your rent late, then your landlord has the right not to accept the payment. The exception to this rule is only if he provides a grace period. If you are a renter, then it is wise to know the law.

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