La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 29:315
Tenant and resident agreements
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§315. Tenant and resident agreements A. In an action for possession of residential premises of a tenant or manufactured home park resident who is on active duty as defined by this Part or of any member of the tenant's or resident's immediate family, if the tenant or resident entered into the rental agreement on or after June 29, 2005, the court may, on its own motion, and shall, upon motion made by or on behalf of the tenant or resident, do one of the following if the tenant's or resident's ability to pay the agreed rent is materially affected by their service on active duty: (1) Stay the proceedings for a period of ninety days, unless, in the opinion of the court, justice and equity require a longer or shorter period of time. (2) Adjust the obligation under the rental agreement to preserve the interest of all parties to it. B. If a stay is granted under Subsection A of this Section, the court may grant the landlord or park operator such relief as equity may require. C. This Section does not apply to landlords or park operators operating less than four residential premises.
La. R.S. § 29:315 establishes court protections for active-duty service members — and their immediate family members — who face eviction proceedings when their ability to pay rent has been materially affected by military service. Under this provision, a court may pause the eviction case for at least ninety days or adjust the parties' obligations under the rental agreement to protect everyone's interests. These protections apply only to rental agreements entered on or after June 29, 2005, and only where the landlord or park operator manages four or more residential premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords and manufactured home park operators covered by La. R.S. § 29:315 — those managing four or more residential premises — should be aware that eviction proceedings against qualifying active-duty tenants or their immediate family members may be stayed or modified by the court. When a stay is granted, the court retains authority to provide equitable relief to the landlord as well, so operators are not necessarily left without remedy. Compliant operators typically document the number of units they manage and maintain records of lease execution dates, since the provision applies only to agreements signed on or after June 29, 2005.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 29:315 gives active-duty service members — and members of their immediate family — the right to request that a court pause or modify an eviction proceeding when military service has materially affected their ability to pay rent. A tenant or resident, or someone acting on their behalf, can bring a motion under this section, and the court is required to act on it by either staying the case or adjusting the rental obligation. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation may wish to consult a military legal assistance office, a tenant-rights organization, or a housing attorney familiar with Louisiana's military tenant protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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