Louisiana Notice to Pay Rent or Quit — Free Generator & 2026 Requirements
Updated July 2026 · Reviewed against Louisiana statutes
Serving a proper pay-or-quit notice is the first legal step in every Louisiana nonpayment eviction — and getting it wrong can force you to restart the entire process. Louisiana requires 5 days' notice. The tool below builds a correctly formatted notice for you, free.
| Required notice period | 5 days |
| Statute | La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 |
| Applies to | Nonpayment of rent |
⚠ Notice to vacate; a written lease may waive the notice requirement.
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How to serve this notice in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
How many days' notice is required for nonpayment of rent in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires 5 days' written notice before an eviction can be filed for nonpayment (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701). Notice to vacate; a written lease may waive the notice requirement.
Can I email or text the notice to my tenant in Louisiana?
Generally no. Most states, including Louisiana, require formal service — personal delivery, delivery to a suitable person at the premises, posting plus mailing, or certified mail. Check your statute for the accepted methods and keep proof of service.
What happens if the tenant pays after receiving the notice?
If the tenant pays the full amount demanded within the notice period, the tenancy generally continues and you cannot proceed with an eviction based on that notice. Partial payments can complicate or void the notice in some states — decide in advance whether to accept them.