Louisiana eviction notice (pay or quit)
Louisiana requires 5 days for a nonpayment notice — La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701. 5-day notice to vacate; a written lease may waive the notice requirement. Generate it correctly below.
Louisiana nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 |
| Special rules | 5-day notice to vacate; a written lease may waive the notice requirement |
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Every Louisiana rule we encode, with its citation
5 days puts Louisiana inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 20 jurisdictions require more notice and 17 require less. Same period as Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and 3 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 10 days | La. Civ. Code art. 2728(2) |
| Power of attorney | No notary required | La. Civ. Code art. 2993 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | La. Civ. Code arts. 1577, 1575 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Louisiana documents
- Rent increase notice for Louisiana — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Louisiana — no notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Arkansas — 3 days notice
- Mississippi — 3 days notice
- Texas — 3 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Louisiana?
5 days, per La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701. 5-day notice to vacate; a written lease may waive the notice requirement.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.