Any month-to-month rental agreement in Louisiana may generally be terminated by providing a Louisiana 10 Day Notice to Quit, as referenced under state law. If a tenant remains in possession of the property after the notice period expires, the landlord may have the option to pursue eviction proceedings in accordance with applicable law.
What Does Louisiana Law Say?
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Art. 2728 The notice of termination required by the preceding Article shall be given at or before the time specified below:
(1) In a lease whose term is measured by a period longer than a month, thirty calendar days before the end of that period;
(2) In a month-to-month lease, ten calendar days before the end of that month;
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How to Fill Out
The following steps are provided for general informational purposes only and describe common fields typically found on this type of notice.
Step 1 – Enter the full name(s) of the tenant(s) as shown on the lease.
Step 2 – Provide the complete rental property address.
Step 3 – Indicate the date the notice is being completed.
Step 4 – Specify the intended last day of tenancy, allowing at least ten calendar days as referenced by Louisiana law.
Step 5 – Sign and date the notice.
Step 6 – Deliver the notice to the tenant and complete the record of service section, noting who was served, how service was made, and the date of delivery.
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• Rent Grace Period: As stated in the lease agreement, if any.
• Nonpayment of Rent: 5 days. Art. 4701
• Noncompliance: 5 days. Art. 4701
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 10 days. Art. 2728
• Eviction Lawsuit: Eviction proceedings may be initiated under applicable law. Art. 4701
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