Dealing with poor or unsafe living conditions can be frustrating and even harmful to your well-being. This page can help you understand your rights as a tenant and what steps you can take to get repairs or improvements made.
This guide explains common housing legal issues people may face after a natural disaster, including rights and options for both homeowners and renters.
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Housing Code Compliance
This resource explains how tenants can report housing code violations and what protections they have if their landlord tries to retaliate.
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Renting/Leasing A Home
This brochure outlines the legal issues renters in Louisiana may face before, during, and after a lease, including lease terms, deposits, tenant rights, and subletting.