Laws

License Required? Yes, state law requires property managers to be licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (§ 1436). Employees working for a manager or landlord are not required to have a license if their duties are limited to the following (§ 1438):

• Delivering or receiving a lease, lease application, or an amendment thereof.
• Receiving security deposits or payments on behalf of the landlord or manager.
• Showing a unit to an interested tenant or providing information.
• Assisting with administrative, clerical, or maintenance duties.

Agreement Required? Yes, a real estate broker or salesperson must have the owner’s written authorization to perform property management services (§ 2603(A)). The agreement must detail the manager’s duties and responsibilities, the scope of their authority, the agreement term, and their fees (§ 2603(B)).

Verify a Manager – portal.lrec.gov