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Louisiana Security Deposit Abandonment Exception

R.S. 9:3251(C) says subsection A does not apply when the tenant abandons the premises without giving required notice or before lease termination.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Potential exceptionAbandonment

Facts and required notice matter.

Do not assume abandonment

  • Lease end date.
  • Notice required by the lease or law.
  • Notice actually given.
  • Date possession was surrendered.
  • Any communication showing an agreed early termination.
Louisiana changed its itemization timing in 2026. Do not treat “one month” as a fixed 30-day period or turn the 2026 itemization amendment into a blanket 45-day refund rule. Educational information only.

Official sources

Louisiana State LegislatureLa. R.S. 9:3251 — Lessee’s deposit ↗

Current statute including Acts 2026, No. 63: one-month return rule, permitted retention, itemized statement, forwarding address and abandonment exception.

Related Louisiana guides

Security Deposit →One-Month Return →2026 Itemization →Deductions & Wear →