Louisiana Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Louisiana need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
No statutory cap
Refund deadline
30 days
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement.
Separate account?
Not required
Penalty for noncompliance
Bad-faith failure to return can result in damages, plus $200 or actual damages, whichever is greater.
Statute: La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.