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Basic Landlord-Tenant Law

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• About Rent and Paying Rent

  When must your landlord accept late rent? Can you deduct repair costs from rent? Find answers to these and other questions in this article. Now you can also hear a sound recording of this LawHelp item! Click on the title to find out more. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Before You Rent or Sign a Lease--Tips for Renters

  Tips for prospective renters. You can also listen to a recording this LawHelp item. Click on the title for more. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Early Lease Cancellation--Can I Do It?

  Find out more about when and how a renter might be able to get out of a lease early, before the lease term is over. You can also listen to a sound recording of this item, just click on this resource and follow the instructions. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Flood and Fire Victims' Rights as Tenants

  Common questions asked by tenants who suffer flood or fire damage. Check out also the item on this site about getting your landlord to make repairs: "Repairs: what can I do when my landlord won't make them." Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Help for Tenants, Homeowners and Homeless Persons (National Housing Law Project)

  Here are links and other information from the National Housing Law Project targeted to tenants, homeowners and homeless people. Content Detail

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  National Housing Law Project

• Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory (Social Resource)

  Link to Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory from the Louisiana Attorney General. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Attorney General

• Just Moved to Louisiana? 7 Ways Landlord-Tenant Law is Different (Article)

  Residential rentals are governed by the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (URLTA) in many states. Not Louisiana. Here are 7 important ways landlord-tenant law is different in the Sportsman's Paradise. Read More

• Leases--Common Questions

  Questions and answers about leases and what a tenant should think about before signing a lease. You can now listen to a sound recording of this LawHelp item. Click on this item to find out more. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• My Landlord Sold My Apartment! Now What? (Article)

  You might have to move out, but you're entitled to notice. Plus how to demand your security deposit. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Neighbor Problems?

  Tenant's remedies for bad neighbors Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Tenant's Right to Privacy

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

• What are the Defenses to Eviction? (FAQs)

  How can you tell if you have a defense to eviction? What are the defenses? Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• What Happens if the House I Rent is Foreclosed On? (Article)

  Your landlord can be penalized for failing to notify you. Find out long you can stay in your home. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• What Rights Do Tenants Have in Evictions? (FAQs)

  Can my landlord lock me out? What's the eviction process? Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)