Louisiana Notice & Entry Laws

Louisiana requires landlords to give reasonable notice before entering a leased premises for non-emergency inspections or repairs, but does not specify a minimum notice period in hours or days.

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Key Rules

Notice Required
Reasonable notice required (no specific hours defined in Louisiana statutes)
Emergency Entry
Permitted without notice in emergency situations
Common Law Standard
24 hours is generally considered reasonable notice in Louisiana practice
Time Of Entry
Must be at a reasonable time

Applicable Statutes

La. Civ. Code art. 2693

Lessor's right to inspect: lessor has the right to inspect the leased premises at reasonable intervals and must give the lessee reasonable notice before entry for non-emergency purposes.

Legal Aid Resources

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

504-529-1000

Southeast Louisiana including New Orleans

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