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   Just Moved to Louisiana?--How Our Landlord-Tenant Law Is Different
Quick overview of how Louisiana's Landlord-Tenant laws are different from laws in other states. You can also hear a sound recording of this LawHelp item -- click on the title to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
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   Leases--Common Questions
Questions and answers about leases and what a tenant should think about before signing a lease. You can now listen to a sound recording of this LawHelp item. Click on this item to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Rent
When must your landlord accept late rent? Can you deduct repair costs from rent? Find answers to these and other questions in this article. Now you can also hear a sound recording of this LawHelp item! Click on the title to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Before You Rent or Sign a Lease--Tips for Renters
Tips for prospective renters. You can also listen to a recording this LawHelp item. Click on the title for more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Early Lease Cancellation--Can I Do It?
Find out more about when and how a renter might be able to get out of a lease early, before the lease term is over. You can also listen to a sound recording of this item, just click on this resource and follow the instructions.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Flood and Fire Victims' Rights as Tenants
Common questions asked by tenants who suffer flood or fire damage. Check out also the item on this site about getting your landlord to make repairs: "Repairs: what can I do when my landlord won't make them."
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Neighbor Problems?
Tenant's remedies for bad neighbors
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
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   Security Deposit - How to Get It Back
Do you know how to get your money back from your ex-landlord? Find out what steps you can take. Read the question and answer sheet. The Q&A also has sample letters to send your landlord.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
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   Sale of Your Apartment
Information about the rights of tenants when a landlord sells the building.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Eviction - How Can I Tell If I Have a Defense?
Here are questions and answers about different defenses to an eviction. You can also listen to a sound recording of this item. Click on the title to see this item and to click to play the recording. Read all of the eviction information sheets under Know Your Rights. Click on "Self Help" to find more information about evictions and what you can do if your landlord is trying to evict you.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Evictions--What Rights Do I Have?
Questions and answers about evictions, how the process works and what rights a tenant has. You can also listen to a sound recording of this LawHelp item. Just click on the name of this item to find out more.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Appealing an Eviction - What Rights Do I Have?
Questions and answers about how to appeal an eviction. Be sure to read other items on LawHelp that talk about evictions and what you can do if your landlord is trying to evict you. Some items are located under the label "Know Your Rights" and some are under "Self Help."
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   Help for Tenants, Homeowners and Homeless Persons (Separate Website)
Here are links and other information from the National Housing Law Project targeted to tenants, homeowners and homeless people.
By: National Housing Law Project
  
   
   Housing Justice Network (Separate Website)
HJN focuses on public and subsidized housing, Section 8 assistance, single family housing foreclosures, fair housing, CDBG and HOME programs, the housing programs of the Rural Housing Service, and more
  
   
   How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
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   HUD Information about DHAP-IKE (Disaster Housing Assistance Program) (Separate Website)
Here are updates from HUD about the Disaster Housing Assistance Program for some survivors of Hurricane Ike and Gustav (DHAP_IKE).
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
  
   
   In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website. You can also click below to watch and see the presentation. The text of questions and answers has more details.

When you can't afford court costs -- click here to see and hear the presentation.


By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
  
   
   Lawyer Referral and Information (Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site: Lawyer Referral Numbers Baton Rouge: (225)344-9926 Lafayette (337)237-4700 Lake Charles: (337)436-3308 New Orleans (504)561-8828 Shreveport: (318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
  
   
   Military Pro Bono Project
The Military Pro Bono Project's website notes that : "The ABA Military Pro Bono Project (MPBP) will connect eligible, active-duty servicemembers with pro bono attorneys to assist with the resolution of civil legal issues. "
By: American Bar Association

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   Practical Advice on Housing Law (Separate Website)
This ABA webpage offers "Practical Law" information on different legal problems, including housing problems such as buying, selling or renting.
By: American Bar Association
  
   
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This web site has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information on this web site is not legal advice. Legal advice depends on the specific facts of each situation. Some information in this web site may not be correct for where you are.  The information in this web site is not guaranteed to be up-to-date.  The information in this web site cannot replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed in your state.

 

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