Louisiana

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• 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)

• Eviction - How Can I Tell If I Have a Defense?

  Here are questions and answers about different defenses to an eviction. Read all of the eviction information sheets under Know Your Rights. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Evictions--What Rights Do I Have?

  Questions and answers about evictions, how the process works and what rights a tenant has. You can also listen to a sound recording of this LawHelp item. Just click on the name of this item to find out more. 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)

• Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory

  Click on the link to find this Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory, from site of the Louisiana Attorney General. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Attorney General

• Just Moved to Louisiana? How Our Landlord-Tenant Law Is Different. Video English/Espanol

  Just Moved to Louisiana? How Our Landlord-Tenant Law Is Different. ¿Acabó de Mudar a Louisiana? Cómo Nuestra ley de Arrendador e Inquilino es Diferente. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

• 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)

• Sale of Your Apartment

  Information about the rights of tenants when a landlord sells the building. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Toolkit for Navigating the Criminal Background Screening Policy of the Housing Authority of New Orleans

  Frequently asked questions, sample letters and more. Read More

• What Happens to if the House I Rent is Foreclosed On?

  Questions and answers for renters. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)