La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 40:1285.10
Liability of owners of residential property; damages
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§1285.10. Liability of owners of residential property; damages The owner of any residential property shall be liable for all damages caused by his failure to perform the duties required of him pursuant to R.S. 40:1285.6 or R.S. 40:1285.7.
Under La. R.S. § 40:1285.10, the owner of residential property can be held legally responsible for all damages that result from failing to carry out the duties spelled out in R.S. 40:1285.6 or R.S. 40:1285.7. This provision creates a direct link between a landlord's non-compliance with those specific statutory duties and financial liability for any harm that flows from that non-compliance. The rule does not cap the damages available — it extends to 'all damages' caused by the failure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
La. R.S. § 40:1285.10 makes clear that residential property owners who do not fulfill the obligations set out in R.S. 40:1285.6 and R.S. 40:1285.7 expose themselves to liability for the full scope of resulting damages. Operators who maintain documented compliance programs — keeping records of inspections, repairs, and notices tied to those underlying duties — generally place themselves in a stronger position if a dispute arises. Reviewing the specific requirements of §§ 1285.6 and 1285.7 and ensuring ongoing adherence is a standard practice among compliant property managers in Louisiana.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 40:1285.10 establishes that tenants who suffer harm because a residential property owner failed to meet the duties described in R.S. 40:1285.6 or R.S. 40:1285.7 may have a right to recover all resulting damages. Tenants who believe an owner's non-compliance has caused them injury can document the conditions, preserve any communications with the owner, and explore options such as raising the violation as a basis for a civil claim. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Louisiana housing law can help explain what remedies 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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