Tenant won't move out in Louisiana
When a Louisiana lessee's right of occupancy has ceased, Code of Civil Procedure art. 4701 generally requires a written notice allowing at least five days after delivery to vacate, unless waived in writing in the lease. A valid termination notice for an indeterminate term itself counts; a fixed term may be reconducted if continued possession is not opposed. La. C.C.P. arts. 4701, 4731; La. Civ. Code art. 2721
Verify the actual lease ending and any reconduction.
Check a written waiver and prior termination notice.
Compute a five-day vacate period under art. 5059, excluding legal holidays.
Seek a court rule to show cause rather than removing the lessee yourself.
What happens next
The tool checks the ending basis, possession and reconduction before a supported vacate notice or court handoff.
Start the Louisiana toolLegal information reviewed October 6, 2026. LandlordAnswers is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.