La. Code Civ. Proc. § Art. 4702
Notice to occupant other than tenant to vacate
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Art. 4702. Notice to occupant other than tenant to vacate When an owner of immovable property wishes to evict the occupant therefrom, after the purpose of the occupancy has ceased, the owner or his agent, shall first cause a written notice to vacate the property to be delivered to the occupant. This notice shall allow the occupant five days from its delivery to vacate the premises.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Art. 4702 governs the eviction of occupants who are not traditional tenants — such as guests, licensees, or others whose reason for being on the property has ended. Before any formal eviction proceeding can begin, the property owner (or their agent) must deliver a written notice to vacate to the occupant. That notice must give the occupant at least five days from the date of delivery to leave the premises voluntarily.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Art. 4702, property owners and managers who need to remove a non-tenant occupant — for example, someone whose permitted use of the property has concluded — generally ensure that a written notice to vacate is prepared and properly delivered before initiating any court action. The notice must afford the occupant a full five-day period from delivery to vacate. Skipping or shortcutting this written-notice step can undermine the legal basis for a subsequent eviction proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Art. 4702 establishes that even occupants who are not traditional tenants are entitled to a written notice to vacate before an owner can pursue eviction, and that notice must allow at least five days to leave after delivery. If an owner attempts to remove an occupant without first providing this written notice, that procedural gap may be relevant in any resulting court proceeding. Occupants in this situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how this provision applies to their circumstances.
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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