Louisiana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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A Louisiana standard residential lease agreement defines the conditions under which a landlord allows a tenant to rent a residential dwelling. Standard leases are fixed-term agreements that usually last one year, with rent paid on the first of each month. During the initial term, the parties cannot modify the rent or any other lease condition unless the proposed change is agreed to in writing.

Louisiana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Louisiana standard residential lease agreement defines the conditions under which a landlord allows a tenant to rent a residential dwelling. Standard leases are fixed-term agreements that usually last one year, with rent paid on the first of each month. During the initial term, the parties cannot modify the rent or any other lease condition unless the proposed change is agreed to in writing.

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A Louisiana standard residential lease agreement defines the conditions under which a landlord allows a tenant to rent a residential dwelling. Standard leases are fixed-term agreements that usually last one year, with rent paid on the first of each month. During the initial term, the parties cannot modify the rent or any other lease condition unless the proposed change is agreed to in writing.

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Rental Application – This document assists landlords in evaluating a lease applicant’s financial situation, rental history, and trustworthiness.

Required Disclosures (1)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If a residence was built before 1978, the tenant must receive a disclosure from the landlord stating that the rental unit may contain lead-based paint.[1]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 1 month.[2]

Rent Grace Period

Lousiana has no grace period for paying rent. Tenants must pay the landlord by the due date stated in the rental agreement.

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  2. RS § 9:3251(A)