habitability protected.
Under the Civil Code, the landlord must keep the premises in repair. After notice, a tenant may have repairs made and seek reimbursement.
What this means for you: Louisiana's civil-law repair duty is real but procedurally distinct from common-law states.
Your next step: Send written notice; document costs if you arrange repairs.
Source: La. Civ. Code arts. 2691, 2694. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Louisiana rights: Louisiana security deposit · Louisiana eviction · Louisiana entry notice · Louisiana rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Texas (habitability protected) · Arkansas (limited habitability protection) · Mississippi (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026