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Louisiana Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Louisiana?

There is no Louisiana statute setting a late-fee grace period or cap in La. Civil Code arts. 2668-2729 (Lease) or La. R.S. 9:3201-3261.1. Reviewed by full-text search.

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

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Late fees

There is no Louisiana statute on late fees 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 says late fees can be charged only if provided in the lease and that unreasonably high fees can be contested.

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 late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

When occupancy ends for nonpayment or any other reason, the lessor must deliver a written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days. The lessee may waive this notice in a written lease clause.

Verified Source: La. C.C.P. art. 4701 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Louisiana eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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