Louisiana Rent Increase Notice

What Louisiana law says

• Civil Code Art. 2728: in a month-to-month lease, notice of termination is due ten calendar days before the end of that month.
• The AG guide says either party may terminate or change lease terms with ten days written notice before the end of the month.
• The AG guide says changes to the amount of rent must be made with the proper notice as provided for in the lease.
• The pages we read mention no statewide rent cap or rent control.

Steps for a landlord

• Put the rent change in writing.
• Deliver it at least ten days before the end of the month.
• Read the lease for any longer notice or renewal terms.
• Keep a copy and proof of delivery.

What to put in the notice

• The tenants' names and the rental address
• The current rent and the new rent
• The date the new rent starts, after the required notice period
• The date of the notice and how it was delivered
• Your name and signature

Things to watch

• The pages we read do not give a rule for rent increases during a fixed-term lease beyond saying lease terms control.
• The pages we read do not address local rent rules. Check the statute or a local attorney.
• Cities and counties can add their own rules, including rent control and extra notice requirements. Check your local rules too.

About this page

We checked this page against the official sources listed below in November 2026. Where an official page did not say something, we say so. Laws change and courts read them differently, so confirm the current rule with the statute, the court or a local attorney before you act. This is general information, not legal advice.