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Louisiana lawIn force
Notice to vacate before eviction
How much notice before they file to evict?
At least 5 days' written notice to leave.
A written lease can waive this notice; then the landlord can file to evict right away.
Who it covers
Covers: Applies when a lessee's right of occupancy has ceased and the lessor wants possession. For a lease with a definite term, notice may be given no more than 30 days before the term expires.
Exemptions: The lessee may waive notice by a written waiver in the lease.
In force since
1981
The law, word for word
“The notice shall allow the lessee not less than five days from the date of its delivery to vacate the leased premises …”
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 · legis.la.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Louisiana lawIn force
Timing of notice of termination of lease
Can my landlord make me move out?
No reason needed, just 10 days' notice before the month ends.
That is for month-to-month leases; leases measured by longer periods need 30 days.
In force since
Jan 1, 2005
The law, word for word
“In a month-to-month lease, ten calendar days before the end of that month;”