The notices and their periods
- 5-Day Notice to Vacate — for nonpayment, lease violations, illegal activity, or end of term, Louisiana uses one notice to vacate (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701) giving at least five days, counted excluding weekends and legal holidays. It is unconditional — the landlord need not let the tenant pay or fix anything.
- Waiver by lease — if the written lease contains a waiver of the notice to vacate, the landlord can file immediately with no notice at all — a uniquely Louisiana feature.
- 10-Day Notice (month-to-month) — to end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, 10 days' notice before the end of the month (La. Civ. Code art. 2728).
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
A month-to-month tenancy ends on 10 days' written notice before the end of the current month (La. Civ. Code art. 2728). A fixed-term lease can't be ended early without cause and simply expires at term.
After the notice to vacate expires, the landlord files a “Rule for Possession” with the justice of the peace or city/parish court. If the landlord wins, the tenant typically has 24 hours before a warrant of possession issues.
Unconditional — and waivable
Louisiana's notice to vacate is not a chance to pay or fix anything; the landlord isn't required to accept late rent or a cure. And if the lease contains a written waiver of notice, the landlord can skip the 5-day notice entirely — so the lease language is the first thing to check.
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How much notice before eviction in Louisiana?
A 5-day notice to vacate (La. C.C.P. art. 4701), counted excluding weekends and holidays — unless the lease waives notice, in which case the landlord can file immediately.
Is Louisiana's notice a pay-or-quit notice?
No. It's an unconditional notice to vacate — the landlord isn't required to let the tenant pay overdue rent or cure a violation.
How do I end a month-to-month tenancy in Louisiana?
Give 10 days' written notice before the end of the current month (La. Civ. Code art. 2728).
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.