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Notice to Vacate · LA

Louisiana notice to vacate law

Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Louisiana, cited to La. Civ. Code art. 2728.

At a glance

Tenant notice
5 days (weekly); 10 days (monthly)
Landlord notice
5 days (weekly); 10 days (monthly)
Just cause required
No
Statute
La. Civ. Code art. 2728
Last reviewed
June 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, a tenant must provide 5 days (weekly); 10 days (monthly) written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (La. Civ. Code art. 2728, last reviewed June 2026.)

How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, a landlord must give 5 days (weekly); 10 days (monthly) written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (La. Civ. Code art. 2728.)

Does Louisiana require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?

No. Louisiana does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under La. Civ. Code art. 2728.

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