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Louisiana Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

$19

A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

Start my move-in / move-out inspection checklist — $19

What Louisiana law requires

Security deposit cap: Louisiana does not limit how much security deposit a landlord can charge.
La. R.S. 9:3251 · source
Deposit return deadline: 30 days after move-out
La. R.S. 9:3251(A); La. R.S. 9:3252(A) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
La. Civ. Code art. 2728 · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 5 days
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 · source
Late fee guidance: no statutory cap
La. Civ. Code arts. 2005, 2012 · source

Frequently asked questions

Is a move-in checklist legally required?

Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.

Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?

Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.

Need more than one document?

The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Louisiana, with unlimited edits for 12 months.

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