Louisiana does not have statewide rent control laws in 2025, meaning there is generally no limit on how much or how often a landlord can increase rent. Landlords are free to set rent at any amount the market will bear, both for new leases and upon renewal. However, there are important procedural rules regarding notices, lease types, and protections against certain abuses that tenants should understand.
For tenants on a fixed-term lease (such as a one-year lease), rent cannot be increased during the term unless the written lease specifically allows for it. Once the fixed-term lease expires, landlords may propose a rent increase for the new lease term; in this case, a minimum of 30 days’ written notice is standard, though some sources note as little as 10 days’ notice for month-to-month rentals. The exact notice period should be specified in your lease agreement, but best practice for landlords is at least 30 days to avoid disputes, especially for longer-term tenants.
If you are renting month-to-month, the notice period can be shorter—often just 10 days is required by law for a rent increase to take effect. This flexibility means month-to-month tenants may face more frequent and less predictable rent hikes, but always with proper advance notice.
Importantly, while the amount of increase is not capped by state law (even a 50% or 100% increase is technically legal), landlords must still comply with federal protections against discriminatory or retaliatory rent increases. For example, a landlord cannot target rent hikes at tenants based on race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or in retaliation for tenants exercising legal rights (such as reporting code violations).
Currently, there are discussions and some local proposals in places like New Orleans to introduce caps—such as bills suggesting a 5% maximum annual increase for some properties—but these caps are not yet statewide law and have not taken effect in most areas. The standard across Louisiana remains that, outside of lease or local rule, no statutory rent increase limit exists.
Louisiana tenants in 2025 should know:
There is no statewide rent control or cap on rent increases.
Landlords can raise rent at lease renewal, following the agreed notice period.
For fixed-term leases, increases are only possible at renewal unless your lease says otherwise.
For month-to-month rentals, 10–30 days’ notice is typical for any rent hike.
Increases must not be for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.
Watch for local ordinances, especially in cities debating new tenant protections.
Always review your own lease for the specific notice required and whether escalation clauses apply, and maintain documentation of any communications about rent increases for your records.
Sources
[1] https://www.steadily.com/blog/how-much-can-a-landlord-raise-rent-in-louisiana
[2] https://www.steadily.com/blog/rent-increase-laws-regulations-louisiana
[3] https://www.contemporealty.net/post/2025-updates-to-louisiana-tenant-laws-every-new-orleans-renter-should-know
[4] https://www.hemlane.com/resources/louisiana-rent-control-laws/
[5] https://www.doorloop.com/laws/louisiana-landlord-tenant-rights
