La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 40:505
Change in family composition
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§505. Change in family composition In the event of a change in the composition of tenant household, the local housing authority may determine which member or members of the household are entitled to continued occupancy for the unexpired lease term or periodic tenancy. A local housing authority may adopt such rules and procedures governing such determinations as it deems appropriate.
Under La. R.S. § 40:505, when the makeup of a household living in public housing changes—such as through a death, divorce, or departure of a family member—the local housing authority has the power to decide which remaining household members may continue living in the unit for the rest of the lease or rental period. The authority is also permitted to create its own internal rules and procedures for making those decisions. This provision does not guarantee any particular outcome; it simply establishes that the local housing authority holds decision-making power in these situations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Local housing authorities operating under La. R.S. § 40:505 are generally expected to have written policies in place that outline how household composition changes are evaluated and how occupancy decisions are made. Compliant operators typically document any changes in household membership promptly and apply their adopted rules consistently across similar cases. Maintaining clear, accessible procedures helps ensure that determinations about continued occupancy are made in an orderly and defensible manner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under La. R.S. § 40:505, if your household composition changes, the local housing authority has the authority to determine who among the remaining members may stay in the unit. Tenants in this situation may want to review the housing authority's adopted rules and procedures, which the authority is required to have in place, to understand how such decisions are made. Those who believe a determination was made improperly may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about available options.
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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