Renting a home comes with both responsibilities and legal protections. This page explains what to look for in a lease, your rights as a tenant, and how to handle common problems with landlords.
This resource explains how to respond to an eviction notice and prepare an answer to the court.
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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.
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Tenant Options When Landlord Is In Foreclosure or Bankruptcy
This resource explains what options tenants have if their landlord goes into foreclosure or files for bankruptcy.
