Louisiana Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Louisiana rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent5 days — 5-Day Notice to VacateSource: La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701
Lease violation5 days — no right to cureSource: La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701
Unconditional quit5 days — Any lease violation or holdover; no statutory cure rightSource: La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701; La. Civ. Code art. 2686
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, postingSource: La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4703 (posting on door if premises abandoned or tenant absent)
StatuteLouisiana Code of Civil Procedure arts. 4701–4735 (Eviction); Civil Code arts. 2668–2729

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Louisiana

Serve the notice exactly as Louisiana law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Louisiana?

5 days (5-Day Notice to Vacate), La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701. Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting. La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4703 (posting on door if premises abandoned or tenant absent) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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