La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 9:3260.1
Lessee's right to notification of foreclosure action
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§3260.1. Lessee's right to notification of foreclosure action A. During, and prior to entering into, a lease agreement for a residential dwelling, the lessor shall disclose in writing to the lessee and any prospective lessee any pending foreclosure action to which the residential dwelling is subject and the right of the lessee to receive a notification of a foreclosure action pursuant to this Section. B. Within seven calendar days after being served pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Article 2293 with a notice of seizure in a foreclosure action, a lessor of a residential dwelling subject to a notice of seizure in a foreclosure action shall provide written notice of the seizure to all lessees of the premises. C. The written disclosure required in Subsection B of this Section shall be signed by the lessor and shall include the name of the district court in which the foreclosure action is pending, the case name and docket number and the following statement: "This is not a notice to vacate the premises. This notice does not mean ownership of the building has changed. All lessees are still responsible for payment of rent and other obligations under the rental agreement. The lessor is still responsible for his obligations under the rental agreement. You will receive additional notice if there is a change in owner." D. If a lessee in a civil legal proceeding against an owner or lessor establishes that a violation of this Section occurred, the lessee shall be entitled to recover two hundred dollars in damages, in addition to any other damages or remedies and costs to which the lessee may also be entitled. E. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all lessors in residential leases, including lessors who are leasing residential dwellings subject to a federally-related mortgage loan, as defined in 12 U.S.C. 2602, or who have entered into a housing assistance payments contract with the public housing agency to receive housing subsidies on behalf of a lessee pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, and to all lessees in residential leases, including such lessees receiving vouchers or housing assistance pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. F. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to a federally insured financial institution that is asserting its rights as an assignee of a lessor whose property is under foreclosure or as a mortgage holder.
La. R.S. § 9:3260.1 establishes that landlords of residential dwellings must disclose any pending foreclosure action to current and prospective tenants in writing, both before and during a lease. Once a landlord is served with a notice of seizure in a foreclosure proceeding, they have seven calendar days to provide tenants with written notice that includes specific court and case information, along with a statement clarifying that the notice is not an eviction order and that all lease obligations remain in effect. A tenant who proves a violation of this rule in civil court may recover $200 in statutory damages on top of any other applicable remedies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La. R.S. § 9:3260.1, compliant residential landlords disclose any pending foreclosure action in writing to all current and prospective tenants before or at the time of entering a lease. When served with a notice of seizure, operators generally deliver written notice to all tenants within seven calendar days, ensuring the notice is signed and contains the required court name, case name, docket number, and the verbatim statutory statement clarifying that ownership has not changed and lease obligations continue. Landlords who are federally insured financial institutions acting as assignees or mortgage holders are exempt from these requirements, but most other lessors—including those with Section 8 contracts—are covered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 9:3260.1 gives residential tenants the right to receive written notice of any foreclosure action affecting their home, both when signing a lease and within seven days after the landlord is served with a notice of seizure. The required notice must make clear that tenants are not being asked to vacate and that lease obligations on both sides remain in force until ownership actually changes. If a landlord fails to provide the required disclosures, a tenant may be able to raise that violation in a civil proceeding to recover $200 in statutory damages plus other available remedies; tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options may be available 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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