All material lease violations (other than nonpayment of rent) may be addressed with this Louisiana 5 Day Notice to Vacate for Lease Violations. This notice informs the tenant that the lease has been terminated due to a violation and that they must vacate the rental property within five (5) days. In some situations, resolving the issue promptly may avoid further legal action, but Louisiana law does not require a landlord to offer a right to cure.
What Does Louisiana Law Say?
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Louisiana Civil Code Art. 4701
When a lessee’s right of occupancy has ceased because of the termination of the lease by expiration of its term, action by the lessor, nonpayment of rent, or for any other reason, and the lessor wishes to obtain possession of the premises, the lessor or the lessor’s agent shall cause written notice to vacate the premises to be delivered to the lessee. The notice shall allow the lessee not less than five days from the date of its delivery to vacate the leased premises.
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How to Fill Out
Step 1 – Enter the full name(s) of the tenant(s).
Step 2 – Provide the rental property address.
Step 3 – Describe the lease violation(s) that resulted in termination of the tenancy.
Step 4 – Sign and date the notice.
Step 5 – Serve the tenant with the notice and complete the record of service section stating who delivered the notice, how it was delivered, and the date of service.
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• Rent Grace Period: Whatever is agreed upon in the lease (if any).
• Nonpayment of Rent: 5 days. Art. 4701
• Lease Violations: 5 Day Notice to Vacate. Art. 4701
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 10 days. Art. 2728
• Eviction Lawsuit: Eviction proceedings. Art. 4701
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