Statutory Summary: La. Civ. Code art. 2728
Louisiana allows 10 calendar days notice before month-end for tenancies with fixed monthly periods.
General Louisiana Rent Apportionment Precedents
In Louisiana, the terms outlined in the signed written lease agreement predominantly govern daily rent charges. However, under La. Civ. Code art. 2728, when a tenancy terminates lawfully mid-cycle pursuant to a timely 10-day notice, courts typically favor actual calendar day proration based on the exact days of physical possession.
Official Sample Notice & Proration Settlement Template:
"To: [Landlord / Property Management Name]
Property Address: [Your Full Rental Address]
Please accept this letter as formal written notice pursuant to La. Civ. Code art. 2728 that I will vacate the premises on [Move-Out Date]. As our rental cycle ends on [Cycle End Date], my lawful tenancy for this final period spans exactly [Number of Days] days. Based on our monthly rent of $[Monthly Rent] and our state's calendar apportionment standards, the final prorated rent due is $[Calculated Amount]. Please direct my remaining security deposit of $[Deposit Amount] pursuant to state deposit return statutes within 30 Days to my forwarding address below.
Forwarding Address: [Your New Address]
Tenant Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________"
Legal & Informational Disclaimer:
The statutory summaries, notice durations, and deposit refund deadlines provided for Louisiana are compiled from public state legislative codes (including La. Civ. Code art. 2728) for general computational reference. Local municipal rent stabilization ordinances (such as city rent control boards) may impose additional local restrictions. This tool provides mathematical rent apportionment and does not constitute formal legal counsel. For specific lease disputes, consult an attorney licensed in Louisiana or your local legal aid society.