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This video provides a general overview of defenses that tenants can use to stop or delay an eviction, including both substantive and procedural defenses based on the landlord’s actions or legal mistakes.
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Procedural Defenses to Stop or Delay Eviction
This video explains how tenants in Louisiana can use procedural defenses—like improper notice, filing errors, or lack of proper service—to stop or delay an eviction by showing the landlord did not follow the correct legal steps.
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Substantive Defenses to Stop or Delay Eviction
This video explains how tenants in Louisiana can use substantive defenses—such as lack of notice, landlord’s failure to maintain the property, or retaliation—to stop or delay an eviction in court.
