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Louisiana Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Louisiana?

No maximum. Louisiana's deposit statute requires return within one month and an itemized statement for any amount kept, but sets no cap on the amount.

Verified Source: La. R.S. 9:3251 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Louisiana rules

Deposit return deadline

Within one month after the lease ends. An itemized statement of any amounts kept is due within one month, or within 15 days after that one-month date.

Verified Source: La. R.S. 9:3251(A) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Louisiana deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

No interest requirement. La. R.S. 9:3251-3254 govern residential deposits (return within one month, itemized statement, penalties) and do not require interest; the Civil Code lease title (arts. 2668-2729) is also silent on deposit interest.

Verified Source: La. R.S. 9:3251-3254; La. C.C. arts. 2668-2729 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Louisiana interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

There is no Louisiana statute requiring a move-in inspection or checklist in La. Civil Code arts. 2668-2729 (Lease) or La. R.S. 9:3201-3261.1. Reviewed by full-text search. AG guidance (labelled, not law): the Louisiana Attorney General's Moving In / Moving Out guide recommends a room-by-room inspection before move-in.

Verified Source: La. C.C. arts. 2668-2729 (Title IX, Lease); La. R.S. 9:3201-3261.1 (full-text search) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Louisiana move-in/move-out checklist page

Same topic in neighboring states

All Louisiana landlord-tenant law · Louisiana landlord FAQ · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures · Required disclosures (mold, lead, radon, bedbug, asbestos, flood zone) · Move-in checklist

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