Louisiana Eviction Notice

Generate a complete, jurisdiction-correct Louisiana eviction notice (pre-suit demand). Enter tenant name(s), grounds for termination, amounts owed (if any), property address, and other details to receive the proper notice type with accurate statutory periods under Louisiana law, a filled sample notice, proof-of-service documentation, and clear next steps for filing a Rule to Show Cause or Rule for Possession. This is the required pre-filing notice; filing with the court is a separate step to obtain a judgment for possession., -

Louisiana Eviction Process Overview

Louisiana is a civil-law jurisdiction. The action to recover possession of leased premises is commonly called a "Rule to Show Cause" or "Rule for Possession." It is filed after proper pre-suit notice has expired without cure or vacation.

Key Governing Authorities
- La. C.C. Art. 2728 (termination of month-to-month leases; 10-day notice)
- La. R.S. 9:3250, 9:3251 (non-payment of rent procedures and notice requirements)
- La. C.C.P. Arts. 4701, 4735 (eviction procedure, summary process)

Important Notes
- There is no single statewide "Pay or Quit" form identical to common-law states. The notice must clearly state the amount owed, the deadline, and that failure to pay or vacate will result in court proceedings.
- Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing belongings) are prohibited and expose the landlord to damages and penalties.
- After notice expires, the landlord must file a Rule to Show Cause in the proper court to obtain a judgment of possession.

Court Jurisdiction
- Justice of the Peace Court: typically handles cases where unpaid rent claimed is $5,000 or less.
- District Court: for higher amounts or more complex matters.
- Venue is generally the parish where the property is located., -

Notice Type Determination Table

Use this table to select the correct pre-suit notice before filing a Rule to Show Cause.

> Note: The notice must be in writing. Oral notice is insufficient. After the applicable period expires without compliance, the landlord may file the Rule to Show Cause., -

NOTICE TYPE A, 5-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate *(Non-Payment of Rent, La. R.S. 9:3250, 9:3251)*, -

5-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF [[Parish Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

of the premises located at:

[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

(hereinafter the "Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]], -

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT AND DEMAND

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default under your lease agreement for failure to pay rent when due. Pursuant to La. R.S. 9:3250, 9:3251, you are hereby notified of the following:

Itemized Rent Owed:

Total Rent Demanded: $[[Total Rent Amount Owed]]

This notice demands rent only. Late fees, attorney fees, court costs, or other charges are not included in the rent amount demanded in this notice. Payment of the total rent demanded must be made in full., -

DEMAND TO PAY OR VACATE

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do one of the following within FIVE (5) DAYS after receipt of this notice:

1. PAY IN FULL the total rent demanded of $[[Total Rent Amount Owed]] to [[Landlord or Agent Name]] at [[Payment Location or Method, e.g., in person at address / by certified funds to specific account]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER possession of the Premises at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]].

The five (5) day period begins upon actual receipt of this notice (personal delivery) or upon posting at the Premises if personal delivery is not made.

Deadline to comply: [[Deadline Date, Notice Date + 5 days]]

If you fail to pay the full rent demanded or vacate the Premises by the deadline, the undersigned landlord will file a Rule to Show Cause (or Rule for Possession) in the appropriate court (Justice of the Peace Court or District Court) to obtain a judgment ordering you to vacate and for any other relief the court deems proper, including but not limited to unpaid rent, damages, and costs., -

TENANT RIGHTS

You have the right to pay the full rent demanded within the five-day period and thereby cure the default for nonpayment. Payment must actually be received by the deadline. Partial payment does not cure the default unless accepted in writing by the landlord as full satisfaction., -

*Signature of Landlord or Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE B, 10-Day Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month, No Cause) *(La. C.C. Art. 2728)*, -

10-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF [[Parish Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

of the premises located at:

[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

(hereinafter the "Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that your month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is hereby terminated pursuant to La. C.C. Art. 2728. You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises within TEN (10) DAYS after receipt of this notice.

Tenancy Termination Effective Date: [[Effective Date, must allow full 10 days]]

You must remove all personal property, return all keys, access devices, garage openers, and remotes, and leave the Premises in broom-clean condition, free of damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

This is a no-cause termination of a periodic tenancy permitted by Louisiana law. It does not allege any fault or breach on your part., -

FINAL ACCOUNTING AND SECURITY DEPOSIT

Your security deposit in the amount of $[[Security Deposit Amount]] is held by [[Landlord or Agent Name]]. Under Louisiana law the landlord must provide an accounting and return any balance due within a reasonable time after surrender and provision of a forwarding address. Please provide your forwarding address in writing., -

*Signature of Landlord or Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE C, Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Vacate *(Material Breach, Reasonable Notice)*, -

NOTICE TO CURE LEASE VIOLATION OR VACATE

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF [[Parish Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

of the premises located at:

[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
**[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]], -

NOTICE OF LEASE VIOLATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material breach of the lease agreement for the Premises. The specific violation(s) are:

Description of Violation(s): [[Detailed description, e.g., "Unauthorized pet kept at Premises in violation of Section X of the Lease; noise disturbances after 10pm on [dates]; damage to property beyond normal wear"]]

Date(s) Violation Observed: [[Dates]]

Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Lease section(s) or description]], -

DEMAND TO CURE OR VACATE

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to cure the violation(s) described above or vacate the Premises within [[Reasonable Number, e.g., SEVEN (7) or FOURTEEN (14)]] DAYS of receipt of this notice.

To cure: [[Specific actions required to cure, e.g., "Remove the unauthorized animal permanently and provide written confirmation; repair or pay for the described damage by [date]"]]

Deadline: [[Deadline Date]]

If the violation is cured within the time allowed, the tenancy will continue. If you fail to cure or vacate by the deadline, the landlord will file a Rule to Show Cause in the appropriate Louisiana court to recover possession., -

*Signature of Landlord or Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title]]
[[Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Phone]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

Date Computation and Service Notes

Louisiana notice periods generally begin upon actual receipt or posting (depending on method). When using mail, allow additional time for delivery. Always document service carefully.

Example (5-Day Notice):
- Date notice posted or personally delivered: June 10, 2026
- Deadline: June 15, 2026 (end of the 5th day)

For month-to-month 10-day notices under Art. 2728, the termination must be calculated to give the tenant the full statutory period., -

Permitted Service Methods

Louisiana allows service of pre-suit notices by:

1. Personal Delivery, Hand the notice to the tenant or a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises.
2. Posting, Affix a copy to the main entrance or door of the Premises when personal delivery cannot be effected (common for eviction notices). Best practice: also mail a copy by certified mail, return receipt requested.
3. Certified Mail, Often used in conjunction with posting or personal delivery for proof.

> Best Practice: Always use two methods when possible (e.g., personal delivery or posting + certified mail). Retain the return receipt, photos of posting, and a signed certificate of service., -

Certificate / Proof of Service

*(Complete the section that matches the method used. Retain the original for court filing.)*

Certificate of Personal Delivery or Posting

I, [[Server Full Name]], certify that on [[Date of Service]], at approximately [[Time]], I:

☐ Personally delivered a copy of this notice to [[Tenant Name or person accepting]] at the Premises.

☐ Posted a copy of this notice on the main entrance / front door of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]], after being unable to effect personal delivery.

I also ☐ sent a copy by certified mail, return receipt requested (Tracking [[Tracking Number]]).

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server Full Name]]
[[Server Address]]
[[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

Date: [[Certificate Date]], -

Next Steps, Filing the Rule to Show Cause / Rule for Possession

After the notice period has fully expired without compliance:

1. Prepare the Rule, File a "Rule to Show Cause" (or "Rule for Possession") in the Justice of the Peace Court (if rent owed ≤ $5,000) or the District Court for the parish where the property is located.
2. Required Attachments, Include a copy of the notice served, proof of service (certificate + receipts), and any ledger showing amounts owed.
3. Filing Fees and Costs, Pay applicable filing fees; these may be recoverable if judgment is obtained.
4. Hearing, The court will set a hearing date. The tenant will be served with the Rule and must appear to show cause why possession should not be granted.
5. Judgment and Writ, If the court rules for the landlord, a judgment of possession is issued. A writ of possession may then be executed by the sheriff or constable to remove the tenant if they do not vacate voluntarily.
6. Collection of Rent, The Rule may also seek a money judgment for unpaid rent. Separate collection actions may be needed for amounts exceeding the court's jurisdictional limits.

Warning: Only a court officer (sheriff/constable) may physically remove a tenant after a judgment. Landlords may not use self-help., -

Tenant Defenses and Important Reminders

Tenants may raise defenses such as improper notice, improper service, payment, waiver, retaliation, or habitability issues. Landlords should maintain complete records of all communications, payments, and service attempts.

This notice is a prerequisite to filing for eviction. It does not itself terminate the tenancy or authorize removal., -

> ⚠️ Template example, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This document must be verified against current Louisiana statutes and local court practices. All variable information is represented as [[Token Name]] placeholders. Consult an attorney licensed in Louisiana for advice specific to your situation. Laws and procedures may change.

Key Statutes Referenced (as of 2026):
- La. C.C. Art. 2728
- La. R.S. 9:3250, 9:3251
- La. C.C.P. Arts. 4701, 4735

(End of Louisiana Eviction Notice template.)