La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 51:1700
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§1700. Definition A "rental referral agency" is a person or business which advertises, offers, or attempts to offer for a prepaid fee, listings of residential rental property.
La. R.S. § 51:1700 establishes what counts as a 'rental referral agency' under Louisiana law: any person or business that advertises or offers listings of residential rental property in exchange for a fee paid upfront by the prospective renter. This definitional provision sets the scope for the broader regulatory framework that governs such agencies. Whether an entity qualifies as a rental referral agency depends on whether it collects a prepaid fee in connection with providing residential rental listings.
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Property owners and managers who simply list their own available units are generally not operating as rental referral agencies under La. R.S. § 51:1700, since the definition targets third-party businesses that charge prospective renters a prepaid fee for access to listings. Operators who do charge such fees before providing rental listings should be aware that this definition brings them within the scope of Louisiana's rental referral agency regulations. Compliant businesses in this space typically ensure their practices align with all requirements that flow from this statutory classification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 51:1700 defines the type of business — a rental referral agency — that Louisiana law regulates when it collects fees from renters before providing residential rental listings. If a service charged you a prepaid fee for access to rental listings, it may qualify as a rental referral agency and be subject to related consumer-protection rules. Tenants who believe such a business has acted improperly can explore options such as contacting a tenant-rights organization or the Louisiana Attorney General's consumer protection office for general information about available remedies.
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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