La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 51:2609
Interference, coercion, or intimidation
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§2609. Interference, coercion, or intimidation It is unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this Chapter.
La. R.S. § 51:2609 makes it unlawful for anyone to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with a person because that person exercised a right protected under Louisiana's fair housing chapter, or because they helped someone else do so. The provision covers both direct interference and retaliation for past exercise of protected rights. It applies broadly to any party whose conduct would obstruct or punish the enjoyment of those rights.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. R.S. § 51:2609, property owners and managers are expected to refrain from any conduct—such as threats, pressure campaigns, or retaliatory actions—that could be construed as interfering with a resident's or applicant's fair housing rights. Compliant operators generally document their communications and business decisions in ways that demonstrate actions are based on legitimate, non-retaliatory reasons. Operators who employ agents or staff typically train them to understand that discouraging someone from filing a complaint or assisting another person with a fair housing matter can itself constitute a violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 51:2609 protects tenants not only when they personally exercise fair housing rights, but also when they assist or encourage others to do the same—meaning retaliation for either activity is prohibited. If a tenant believes a landlord has threatened, pressured, or otherwise interfered with those rights, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand what conduct may qualify as interference or retaliation under this provision.
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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