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La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 9:3254

Waiver of tenant's rights prohibited

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 11/19/2026
effective 10/17/2026LouisianaProhibited Clauses

Operative Text

La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 9:3254
§3254. Waiver of tenant's rights prohibited
Any waiver of the right of a tenant under this part shall be null and void.
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Plain English

Under La. R.S. § 9:3254, any clause or agreement that purports to have a tenant give up rights granted by this part of Louisiana law is automatically void and unenforceable. The rule prevents landlords and tenants from contracting around the tenant protections established in this statutory part. Even if a tenant signs such a waiver, it carries no legal effect.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Louisiana residential lease law should be aware that La. R.S. § 9:3254 renders unenforceable any lease provision or separate agreement that attempts to strip tenants of their statutory rights under this part. Compliant operators generally review lease documents to ensure no clauses purport to waive tenant protections that Louisiana law guarantees. Including such clauses does not merely make them ineffective — it may also signal broader compliance concerns.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

La. R.S. § 9:3254 means that if a lease or any other agreement you signed contains language waiving your rights under this part of Louisiana law, that language is legally void and cannot be used against you. Tenants who believe a landlord is attempting to enforce such a waiver may consider raising the provision as a defense in any relevant proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in Louisiana can help explain what rights this part of the law protects and how this anti-waiver rule applies generally.

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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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

La. R.S. 9:1149.2
La. R.S. 51:2605
La. R.S. 51:2614
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 40:1285.6
La. R.S. 40:1285.7
La. R.S. 40:1285.9
La. R.S. 40:1285.7
La. R.S. 40:1285.4
La. R.S. 40:1285.6
La. R.S. 40:508
La. R.S. 40:526
La. R.S. 46:1952
La. R.S. 46:1952
La. R.S. 46:1952
La. R.S. 46:2253
La. R.S. 51:1405
La. R.S. 51:1405
La. R.S. 51:2238
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 51:2606
La. R.S. 51:2605
La. R.S. 51:2606
La. R.S. 51:2604
La. R.S. 51:2606
La. R.S. 51:2610
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 51:2614
La. R.S. 51:2611
La. R.S. 9:3251
La. R.S. 9:3252
La. R.S. 9:1149.2
La. R.S. 9:1149.2
La. R.S. 9:3259.1
La. R.S. 9:3251
La. R.S. 9:3261.1
La. R.S. 9:3251
La. R.S. 9:3261.2

Related Rules

§ 28
Waivers of Secs. 23 to 27 void and unenforceable
§ 966.6
§ 966.6 Prohibited lease provisions.
§ 12
Stay of proceedings; validity of waiver in lease

Source Information

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