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Louisiana Prohibited Lease Clauses

3 restricted clause types

Our Louisiana law database tracks 3 lease clause types that state law prohibits or restricts (2 illegal, 1 typically unenforceable). Even if you signed a lease containing one, an illegal or unenforceable clause is generally void — you have not waived the underlying right.

Educational information: generated from our Louisiana law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Clause types restricted by Louisiana law

  • Waiver of implied warranty of habitability

    Often Unenforceable

    Legal basis: Louisiana Civil Code Article 2696

  • Confession of judgment clause

    Likely Illegal

    Legal basis: Louisiana Civil Code Article 2004

  • Self-help eviction provisions

    Likely Illegal

    Legal basis: Louisiana Revised Statutes Section 9:3258

Frequently asked questions

What lease clauses are illegal in Louisiana?
Louisiana law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause; self-help eviction provisions.
Is a lease still valid if it contains an illegal clause in Louisiana?
Usually yes — the offending clause is void or unenforceable, but the rest of the lease typically remains in effect. You generally cannot be held to a clause that violates state law even if you signed it.
Which law prohibits "waiver of implied warranty of habitability" in Louisiana?
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2696.

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