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Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Louisiana sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Louisiana sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 1 month after move-out (La. Rev. Stat. 9:3251).

This template walks you through every clause a Louisiana lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Louisiana security deposit rules

Louisiana security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap	No statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline	1 month
Statute	La. Rev. Stat. 9:3251

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Louisiana requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Louisiana

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Louisiana as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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