Louisiana Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 5, 2024 by Jessica Menefee

Does Louisiana Have Rent Control?

Louisiana does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent. State law prohibits local governments from establishing rent control laws [1].

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When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Louisiana?

Landlords in Louisiana can raise the rent at any time, as long as they comply with the following:

• Wait until the end of the lease term (unless otherwise specified in the lease)
• Aren’t raising rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons
• Give reasonable notice

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Louisiana?

Landlords in Louisiana may not raise the rent if:

• It is during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement).
• The increase is applied in a way that discriminates against one of the protected classes specified in the Fair Housing Act.

Unlike in most states, Louisiana law does not contain statutes related to retaliatory rent increases. However, local governments may enact their own rules.

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Louisiana?

Landlords in Louisiana can increase the rent as often as they wish, as long as reasonable notice is provided each time.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, landlords can raise the rent by any amount that they wish. There is no legal limit or cap on the amount of a rent increase.

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Louisiana?

Unlike in many other states, Louisiana law does not require a specific notice period before raising rent.

Even though state law has no minimum notice period, Louisiana law still requires that landlords act fairly towards tenants, [3] meaning they must give the tenant reasonable notice when increasing rent. In many states, one month is considered reasonable.