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Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement

Version 2.1 – March 12, 2009

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") made and entered into this day of , 20, by and between American Dream Estates, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and

(hereinafter referred to as "Tenant").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situated in Parish, Louisiana, such real property having a street address of

(hereinafter referred to as the "Premises").

WHEREAS, Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM. Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord the above described Premises together with any and all appurtenances thereto, for a term of months, such term beginning on , and ending at 12 o'clock midnight on

2. RENT. The total rent for the term hereof is the sum of DOLLARS ($) payable on the day of each month of the term, in equal installments of DOLLARS ($).

First installment and deposit to be paid upon the due execution of this Agreement. The second installment to be paid on . Future installments to be paid each month on the day of the month until the end of the term. All such payments shall be made via electronic draft payment using ACH/EFT to directly withdraw funds from Tenant’s bank account and deposit into Landlord’s bank account, per the above schedule, in an automated fashion and without demand. At the Landlord’s own discretion, the Landlord may, in rare circumstances, agree to receive payments to Landlord at Landlord's address as set forth in herein or at the following address made payable to American Dream Estates, LLC, on or before the due date and without demand.

3. DAMAGE DEPOSIT. Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with the Landlord the sum of DOLLARS ($), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by Landlord, to cover any damage to the Premises done by the Tenant...

4. CLEANING DEPOSIT. Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100) non-refundable cleaning deposit; receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by Landlord.

5. USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant and Tenant's immediate family, consisting of the following persons: , exclusively, as a private single family dwelling...

6. CONDITION OF PREMISES. Tenant stipulates, represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the Premises, and that they are at the time of this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean and tenantable condition.

7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or sub-let or grant any license to use the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord.

8. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the buildings or improvements on the Premises or construct any building or make any other improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

9. NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. In the event Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant upon the commencement of the Lease term, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then Landlord or its agents shall have no liability...

10. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Premises...

11. UTILITIES. Tenant shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the Premises.

12. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof.

13. DAMAGE TO PREMISES. In the event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by fire, storm, earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Tenant...

14. INSPECTION OF PREMISES. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises...

15. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Agreement and Tenant's interest hereunder are and shall be subordinate, junior and inferior to any and all mortgages, liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the Premises by Landlord...

16. TENANT'S HOLD OVER. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises with the consent of Landlord after the natural expiration of this Agreement, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created...

17. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement...

18. ANIMALS/PETS. Tenant shall be entitled to keep no more than ONE (1) small domestic dog, domestic cat or domestic bird; however, at such time as Tenant shall actually keep any such animal on the Premises, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a pet deposit of DOLLARS ($), DOLLARS ($).

19. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as being payable by Tenant and Tenant's performance of all Tenant's agreements contained herein and Tenant's observance of all rules and regulations, shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the term hereof.

20. INDEMNIFICATION. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant... Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless...

21. DEFAULT. If the Tenant fails to comply with any of the obligations and/or conditions of the Agreement... Landlord may terminate this Agreement.

22. LATE CHARGE AND NSF CHARGE. In the event that any payment required to be paid by Tenant hereunder is not made within seven (7) calendar days of when due, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in addition to such payment or other charges due hereunder, a “late fee” in the amount DOLLARS ($).

23. ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Tenant abandons the Premises or any part thereof, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, obtain possession of the Premises...

24. ATTORNEYS' FEES. Should it become necessary for Landlord to employ an attorney to enforce any of the conditions or covenants hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so incurred...

25. RECORDING OF AGREEMENT. Tenant shall not record this Agreement on the Public Records of any public office.

26. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of Louisiana.

27. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable...

28. BINDING EFFECT. The covenants, obligations and conditions herein contained shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.

29. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience of reference only...

30. CONSTRUCTION. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate, either gender or both, singular and plural.

31. NON-WAIVER. No indulgence, waiver, election or non-election by Landlord under this Agreement shall affect Tenant's duties and liabilities hereunder.

32. MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between the parties...

33. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

If to Landlord to:

American Dream Estates. LLC
2550 E. Desert Inn Road Ste 800
Las Vegas, NV 89121-3611

If to Tenant to:

Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right from time to time to change the place notice is to be given under this paragraph by written notice thereof to the other party.

34. MEGAN'S LAW DISCLOSURE. As required under Louisiana law, Landlord hereby notifies Tenant that the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information maintains a state Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry...

35. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS; DISCLOSURES.

[Landlord should note above any disclosures about the premises that may be required under Federal or Louisiana law, such as known lead-based paint hazards in the Premises. The Landlord should also disclose any flood hazards.]

As to Landlord this day of , 20.

LANDLORD:

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As to Tenant, this day of , 20.

TENANT ("Tenant"):

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Acknowledgements: I acknowledge that I have reviewed the lease terms and disclosures.

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What the Louisiana Lease Form Is and when it’s used

The Louisiana Lease Form is a written agreement that documents terms between a landlord and tenant for occupancy of residential or commercial property in Louisiana. It sets the lease term, rent amount, security deposit, permitted uses, maintenance responsibilities, and remedies for default. While many lease elements are negotiable, a well-prepared form reduces disputes by recording consent, payment schedules, and move-in condition. Electronic execution is generally permissible under federal and state e-signature laws when the parties demonstrate intent, consent, and retention capability.

Why a Professional Louisiana Lease Form Matters

A clear lease protects both parties by documenting obligations, reducing litigation risk, and clarifying timing for payments and notices. For landlords it preserves remedies such as late fees and eviction rights; for tenants it records deposit rights and repair responsibilities.

Why a Professional Louisiana Lease Form Matters

Who commonly completes a Louisiana Lease Form

Each user type benefits from clear fields, accurate dates, and consistent signature blocks to ensure enforceability.

  • Individual landlords managing one or more rental units who need a consistent, enforceable agreement.
  • Property management companies handling multiple tenancies and standardized lease workflows.
  • Commercial tenants and landlords negotiating specific use, subletting, and fit-out provisions.

Roles and typical signers

Landlord / Lessor

The person or entity that owns the property or is authorized to lease it. Must use the legal entity name, provide contact and payment information, and sign in a capacity that matches corporate records when applicable.

Tenant / Lessee

The individual or business renting the property. The tenant must provide full legal name(s), accurate identification, acknowledgment of rent terms, and a signature that can be attributed to the signatory for enforcement.

Essential sections to include in a professional lease

A complete Louisiana lease should combine clear financial terms, occupancy details, responsibilities, and signature blocks to minimize disputes and meet legal expectations.

Parties

Identify landlord and tenant with full legal names and contact details so the agreement is attributable and enforceable under ESIGN/UETA principles.

Property

Describe the rental unit by address and any specific spaces or parking included, avoiding vague or informal descriptions.

Term

Specify the lease start and end dates and whether the term is fixed, month-to-month, or automatically renewing.

Rent & Fees

State rent amount, due date, acceptable payment methods, late fee formula, and returned-check consequences.

Security Deposit

Record deposit amount, permitted deductions, holding location, and the timeline and method for returning funds.

Maintenance & Repairs

Allocate routine maintenance and repair responsibilities, including procedures for emergency repairs and landlord access for inspections.

Required data elements at a glance

Tenant Name: Full legal name
Landlord Name: Full legal name
Property Address: Street, city, LA ZIP
Lease Term: Start and end dates
Rent Amount: Monthly dollar value
Security Deposit: Amount held

Step-by-step: completing a Louisiana Lease Form

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, review, sign, and store a lease accurately and with legal clarity.

  • 01
    Draft terms: Enter parties, property, term, and rent.
  • 02
    Confirm details: Verify legal names, dates, and amounts.
  • 03
    Sign electronically: Use a compliant e-signature method.
  • 04
    Distribute copies: Provide signed copies to all parties.

Where to send and store the completed lease

After signing, route the executed lease to necessary parties and keep records in accessible formats for compliance and dispute resolution.

  • Tenant copy: Send signed PDF to tenant email.
  • Landlord copy: Retain signed original in landlord records.
  • Property manager: Provide an operational copy for management teams.
  • Accounting: Log rent terms and payment schedule.

Digital signing and submission considerations

Ensure the vendor supports ESIGN/UETA compliance, safe storage (AES-256 at rest, TLS in transit), and produces a reproducible certificate for each signed lease.

  • Document formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Authentication options: Email, SMS, or stronger
  • Compliance features: Audit trail, encryption

Configuring an online lease workflow

Set up fields, signer order, and reminders to streamline lease execution and reduce follow-up.

Field Configuration
Signature Field Assign to tenant or landlord
Date Field Auto-fill on sign
Initials Field Optional for each page
Reminder Schedule Email reminders at set intervals

Key dates and notice timelines to include

Document important dates and statutory notice windows clearly to prevent technical defects in notices and terminations.

Lease Commencement Date:

Date when tenancy begins

Rent Due Dates:

Monthly due date and grace period

Notice to Terminate:

Tenant or landlord notice period as stated in lease

Security Deposit Return:

State law sets the return window; commonly 30 days

Late Fee Trigger:

Specify days past due before fees apply

Typical execution milestones for a lease

A sequential checklist helps parties track milestones from negotiation through move-out and final accounting.

01

Negotiation Complete

Parties agree on core terms and special conditions.

02

Execution & Signing

All parties sign and date the final lease document.

03

Move-in Inspection

Record condition and note any agreed repairs.

04

End-of-Term Accounting

Reconcile unpaid charges and security deposit items.

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing a lease

  • Using informal or incomplete names that make attribution and enforcement unclear.
  • Leaving ambiguous payment terms or failing to define late fees and grace periods.
  • Failing to record move-in condition, which increases deposit disputes.
  • Skipping review of local ordinances or habitability statutes that modify lease obligations.

Risks and consequences of an incorrect lease form

Unenforceable Terms: May be voided
Deposit Disputes: Financial liability
Invalid Notices: Eviction delays
Legal Fees: Increased costs
Regulatory Fines: Local ordinance penalties
Tenant Claims: Potential damages

Real-world examples of online lease use

Two practical examples show how organizations process leases digitally while preserving enforceability and records.

Martin Properties

Martin Properties moved lease execution online to speed processing.

  • They cited faster turnaround and fewer in-person meetings.
  • Founder Tim Martin said the platform let them execute documents with consistent compliance and security while serving tenants remotely.

Optica Ventures LLC

A small rental operator standardized forms and routing to reduce errors.

  • Standardized templates cut administrative steps.
  • COO Brian Fitzgibbons noted the interface was simple for internal teams and easy for customers to complete remote signings.

Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Lease Forms

Answers to common questions about signing, notarization, electronic execution, and recordkeeping for leases in Louisiana.


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