Louisiana security-deposit return deadline
Under La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251, you have 30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251. Louisiana statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251 requires
- Return deadline: 30 days
- Deposit cap: No statewide cap
- Statute says "one month" after lease termination
- Itemized statement required if anything is retained
- Willful violation: damages of the greater of $300 or 2x the amount due, plus costs and attorneys' fees
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Louisiana attorney for your situation.
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