New Orleans, LA Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in New Orleans, LA. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Louisiana state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
New Orleans does not have local rent control. Louisiana state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in New Orleans may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Louisiana law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
New Orleans-specific laws and ordinances
New Orleans rental registration and inspection program
Healthy Homes Ordinance addressing habitability standards
State law governs 30-day deposit return deadline
Local ordinances work alongside Louisiana state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Louisiana state protections.
Laws that apply to all Louisiana renters
Max Security Deposit
No limit
Deposit Return Deadline
30 dayswithin one month; not when the tenant abandons the unit
Entry Notice Required
No state rule
Governing Statute
Louisiana Civil Code
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No, New Orleans does not currently have local rent control. Louisiana state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
Louisiana does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. However, landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
New Orleans tenants benefit from several protections: New Orleans rental registration and inspection program; Healthy Homes Ordinance addressing habitability standards; State law governs 30-day deposit return deadline. These are in addition to Louisiana state law.
You can contact the New Orleans local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Louisiana attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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