Louisiana rental inspection report template

Louisiana rules for this report

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• The deposit goes back to the tenant within one month after the lease ends; if any part is kept, the landlord sends an itemized statement accounting for the amount kept and giving the reasons, within that month or, under a 2026 amendment, within 15 days after itLa. R.S. 9:3251 (A) · Act No. 63 of the 2026 Regular Session (HB 292, enrolled)
• The landlord may keep only the part of the deposit reasonably necessary to remedy the tenant's default or unreasonable wear to the premisesLa. R.S. 9:3251 (A)
• At the end of the lease the tenant gives the landlord a forwarding address for the statement; the return and statement rule does not apply when the tenant abandons the premises without the required notice or before the lease endsLa. R.S. 9:3251 (A), (C)
• If the landlord willfully fails to comply, the tenant recovers the amount wrongly kept plus 300 dollars or twice that amount, whichever is greater; not paying within 30 days after the tenant's written demand counts as willful; the court may award costs and attorney's fees, and a tenant's waiver of these rights is voidLa. R.S. 9:3252 (A) · La. R.S. 9:3253 · La. R.S. 9:3254
• The lessee returns the dwelling at the end of the lease in the same condition as when it was delivered, except for normal wear and tearLa. Civil Code art. 2683 (3)
• The lessee is liable for damage caused by their fault or by people on the premises with their consent, and must repair deterioration from their use beyond the normal or agreed useLa. Civil Code art. 2687 · La. Civil Code art. 2692
• The lessee tells the lessor without delay when the dwelling is damaged or needs repair, and the lessor may recover damages caused by a failure to do soLa. Civil Code art. 2688
• During the lease the lessor makes every repair needed to keep the dwelling suitable for its purpose, except repairs the lessee is responsible forLa. Civil Code art. 2691

What is in it

• Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
• Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
• KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
• BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
• BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
• Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
• Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
• Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
• Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full Louisiana rental inspection report requirements.