Louisiana Smoke & CO detectors
Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Louisiana?
Existing one- and two-family dwellings must have at least an operable 10-year sealed lithium-battery smoke detector at the time of sale or lease, and an operable long-life sealed-battery carbon monoxide detector.
Verified Source: La. R.S. 40:1581 · last checked 2026-10-23
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