Can a landlord evict someone for no reason in Louisiana?

This question is about Louisiana Eviction Process

No, in Louisiana, a landlord generally must have a legal reason (“cause”) to evict a tenant during the term of a lease agreement, such as nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, illegal activity, or other statutory grounds, and must follow the required written notice and eviction process. Landlords can’t remove a tenant without court process.

If there’s no written lease or the written lease has expired and isn’t renewed, the landlord can end the tenancy without a separate reason. For month‑to‑month or similar arrangements after a lease ends, a landlord may terminate with proper written notice (e.g., commonly 10 days before the end of the rental period) and then pursue eviction if the tenant doesn’t vacate.

Landlords must still give written notice (typically at least 5 days to vacate) before starting eviction proceedings unless the lease waives that notice.

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