Louisiana Notice to Vacate

Generate a complete Louisiana Notice to Vacate. Provide the initiating party (landlord or tenant), reason (if any), property details, and effective date to receive the correct notice with statutory period under Louisiana law, filled sample language, service instructions, and next-step guidance. Louisiana follows La. C.C. Art. 2728 for month-to-month tenancies (10-day notice) and La. C.C.P. Arts. 4701, 4735 for eviction process after notice., -

Louisiana Notice to Vacate, Overview

Primary Governing Law
- La. C.C. Art. 2728, Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with 10 days' written notice.
- La. C.C.P. Art. 4701 et seq., Summary eviction procedure (Rule for Possession / Rule to Show Cause) after proper notice.
- Fixed-term leases generally require no notice to end on the stated expiration date. Holdover tenants become month-to-month.

Key Principles
- No statewide just-cause eviction requirement.
- No mandatory relocation assistance for no-cause terminations.
- No rent control overlay.
- For non-payment or curable breach, a 5-day notice to pay or cure typically precedes the filing of a Rule for Possession.
- Landlord and tenant notices for month-to-month have the same 10-day statutory minimum.

Notice Type Matrix

After a landlord's notice expires without vacation (or cure), the landlord files a Rule to Show Cause / Rule for Possession. Self-help eviction is illegal., -

NOTICE TYPE A, Landlord 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

Premises: [[Full Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

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

Current Tenancy: Month-to-month (began on or about [[Tenancy Start Date]]), -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to La. C.C. Art. 2728, your month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is terminated effective at the end of the rental period that falls at least ten (10) days after receipt of this notice.

Vacate Deadline: [[Vacate Date, allow full 10 days]]

You must vacate the Premises, remove all personal belongings, return all keys, access devices, and remotes, and leave the property in a clean and sanitary condition, free of damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

This is a no-cause termination. No reason or just cause is required or stated., -

SECURITY DEPOSIT AND FINAL ACCOUNTING

Your security deposit of $[[Security Deposit Amount]] is held by [[Holder Name]]. The landlord will provide a written accounting and return any amounts due within a reasonable time after surrender of the Premises and receipt of your forwarding address. Provide your forwarding address in writing to [[Address or Email]]., -

*Landlord / Authorized Agent Signature*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Title]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE B, Landlord 5-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (For Cause) *(La. R.S. 9:3250, 9:3251, Precursor to Rule for Possession)*, -

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

Premises: [[Full Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord Full Name or Authorized Agent]], -

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT

You are in default for failure to pay rent. The following amounts are due:

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

Itemization:
- [[Period 1]]: $[[Amount 1]]
- [[Period 2]]: $[[Amount 2]]

Deadline: You must pay the full amount or vacate within FIVE (5) DAYS after receipt of this notice.

Payment Location: [[Payment Instructions]]

If you fail to pay in full or vacate by the deadline, the landlord will file a Rule to Show Cause (Rule for Possession) in the Justice of the Peace Court or District Court., -

*Signature*

___________________________________
[[Landlord / Agent Name]]
Date: [[Date]], -

NOTICE TYPE C, Tenant Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month), -

TENANT'S 10-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF [[Parish Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Landlord Full Name or Authorized Agent]]
Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]

FROM: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Premises: [[Full Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Louisiana [[ZIP Code]]

Current Tenancy: Month-to-month, -

NOTICE

Pursuant to La. C.C. Art. 2728, I hereby provide ten (10) days' written notice of my intent to terminate the month-to-month tenancy and vacate the Premises.

Intended Vacate Date: [[Vacate Date, at least 10 days from service]]

I will surrender the Premises in clean condition and return all keys on or before the vacate date. Please advise on final inspection and security deposit return procedures. My forwarding address for deposit accounting will be: [[Forwarding Address]]., -

*Tenant Signature(s)*

___________________________________
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

Service Methods (Landlord and Tenant Notices)

Louisiana permits:

1. Personal delivery to the recipient or suitable person at the address.
2. Posting a copy conspicuously on the main entrance of the leased premises (commonly used when personal service is impractical).
3. Certified mail (recommended for proof in addition to posting or personal delivery).

Recommended Documentation: Photograph of posting, certified mail receipt, and completed Proof of Service form (below). Retain originals., -

Proof of Service

I certify that on [[Date of Service]] I served the foregoing Notice to Vacate upon the intended recipient by:

☐ Personal delivery to [[Name of person served]]

☐ Posting on the main entrance / front door of the Premises at the address above

☐ Certified U.S. Mail, Return Receipt Requested (Tracking # [[Tracking]])

Server Name: [[Server Full Name]]

Signature of Server: _________________________________ Date: [[Date]], -

Next Steps After Notice (Primarily for Landlords)

• Allow the full statutory period to expire.
• If tenant remains after deadline (for landlord-initiated notice), file a Rule to Show Cause / Rule for Possession in the appropriate court (Justice of the Peace for smaller amounts, District Court otherwise).
• Attach the notice and proof of service to the filing.
• Attend the hearing; obtain judgment and writ of possession if successful.
• Only court officers may physically remove occupants after judgment.

For tenant-initiated notices, the landlord should confirm receipt and coordinate move-out inspection and deposit accounting., -

Important Disclaimers

This template provides statutory notice language only. It does not replace legal advice. Fixed-term leases may contain additional early-termination clauses that control. Local court rules or parish practices may impose additional requirements for filings., -

> ⚠️ Template example, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. Louisiana law governs (La. C.C. Art. 2728; La. C.C.P. Arts. 4701, 4735). There is no statewide just-cause or rent-control requirement. All user-supplied values use [[Token Name]] format. Verify current statutes and procedures before use.

Primary References:
- La. C.C. Art. 2728
- La. R.S. 9:3250, 9:3251
- La. C.C.P. Arts. 4701, 4735

(End of Louisiana Notice to Vacate.)