Louisiana security deposit law
Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory cap
- Return deadline
- See the rule
- Interest
- Not required by the statute
No cap and no interest. The deposit is due within one month after the lease ends; under Acts 2026, No. 63 the itemized statement may come up to fifteen days after that month. Not refunding within 30 days of the tenant's written demand is a 'willful failure' that triggers statutory damages.
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Louisiana: common questions
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Louisiana?
Louisiana's statute sets no maximum. No cap and no interest. The deposit is due within one month after the lease ends; under Acts 2026, No. 63 the itemized statement may come up to fifteen days after that month. Not refunding within 30 days of the tenant's written demand is a 'willful failure' that triggers statutory damages.
Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.
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