Louisiana Rent increase notice
How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, a landlord who wants to change the terms of a month-to-month lease, such as the rent, ends it by notice of termination given at least ten calendar days before the end of the month (C.C. art. 2728(2)). For a residence, that notice must be in writing (C.C. art. 2729). The Civil Code has no separate rent-increase notice rule.
Verified Source: La. C.C. arts. 2728, 2729 · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Louisiana
Louisiana has no separate rent-increase notice rule in the Civil Code. A landlord who wants to change the terms of a month-to-month lease, such as the rent, ends it by notice of termination given at least ten calendar days before the end of the month (C.C. art. 2728(2)). For a residence, that notice must be in writing (C.C. art. 2729).
Worked example for Louisiana
Example: You want to change the rent of a month-to-month residential lease at the end of April 2026. You give written notice of termination at least ten calendar days before the end of the month, by April 20, 2026. The Civil Code has no separate rent-increase notice rule.
Louisiana timelines and limits
| Month-to-month change of terms | Notice of termination at least ten calendar days before the end of the month (C.C. art. 2728(2)) |
|---|---|
| Residence | The notice of termination must be in writing (C.C. art. 2729) |
| Separate rent-increase notice | None in the Civil Code |
Louisiana FAQ
How much notice does a Louisiana landlord give to raise rent?
The Civil Code has no separate rent-increase notice rule. To change the terms of a month-to-month lease, including the rent, the landlord ends it by notice of termination given at least ten calendar days before the end of the month, under C.C. art. 2728(2).
Does the notice have to be in writing?
Yes, for a residence, under C.C. art. 2729.
Is there a separate Louisiana rent-increase notice statute?
No. The Civil Code has no separate rent-increase notice rule.
Sources for this section: La. C.C. arts. 2728, 2729 (checked 2026-10-23)
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