Louisiana

Security Deposits

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• 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)

• Collecting a Judgment in Small Claims Court

  If you won your small claims case, congratulations! Find out more here about how to collect a small claims cout judgment in First City Court for the City of New Orleans. Procedures may be different in different small claims courts around the state. Content Detail

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  First City Court -- City of New Orleans

• 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)

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

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  Spanish / Español

• 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)

• Practical Advice on Housing Law

  This ABA webpage offers "Practical Law" information on different legal problems, including housing problems such as buying, selling or renting. Content Detail

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  American Bar Association

• Preparing Your Small Claims Case

  See this brochure to learn more about small claims court and how to prepare for your case there. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Security Deposit - How to Get It Back

  ALERT! The Louisiana Law covering security deposits is changing as of January 1, 2019. Please watch this space for updates as to how those changes may affect your situation. Do you know how to get your money back from your ex-landlord? Find out what steps you can take. Read the question and answer sheet. The Q&A also has sample letters to send your landlord. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

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  Spanish / Español

• LousianaFreeLegalAnswers

  Information from the American Bar Association & Louisiana State Bar Association about their site: http://la.freelegalanswers.org/ See if you qualify Answer a few questions to see if you qualify to use this service. Ask a question Ask our volunteer attorneys a specific question about your civil legal issue. Check your email You'll receive an email telling you when your question receives a response. Log back in See the response to your question; ask more questions. Read More

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  American Bar Association & Louisiana State Bar Association

• 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)