Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator
Not sure where to start your legal research? Try the Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator. Answer a few questions about yourself and your situation to get customized legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more. Available for Divorce, Child Custody, Employment Law, and private Landlord-Tenant Law.
What You Need to Know About Your Security Deposit
This goes over security deposits, including what they are, how a tenant can get their security deposit back, and other information you may need to know about your security deposit for a rental property.
Preparing Your Small Claims Case
See this brochure to learn more about small claims court and how to prepare for your case there.
Common Questions About Leases
Questions and answers about leases and what a tenant should think about before signing a lease.
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back
Landlords must return security deposits. A guide to requesting your security deposit from your landlord when you move out of leased space. Includes: How to request your security deposit; File a lawsuit for your security deposit; How to file a small claim for your security deposit in a court.
Louisiana Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities
Individuals who let out their property to residential tenants have responsibilities under Louisiana law and their rights to the leased property are limited during the term of the tenant's lease. This article lays out a landlord's rights to their property and responsibilities to tenants during a residential lease.