La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 40:527
Permitted disclosure
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§527. Permitted disclosure A housing authority may provide any of the records described in R.S. 40:526: (1) To any recipient to whom disclosure is authorized pursuant to consent by all adult individuals identified in the record which is to be so disclosed. (2) To such parties as the housing authority deems necessary when the authority determines that the disclosure is essential to the preservation of life, health, or safety. (3) To anyone as required by a court order. (4) To a law enforcement agency without order of court, to the extent the authority deems such disclosure to be appropriate and in the public interest. (5) To a landlord or prospective landlord for purposes of enabling the landlord to determine an applicant's suitability for initial tenancy or to determine the suitability for continued tenancy of a person receiving assistance from the authority and who is already in occupancy. (6) To any applicant, tenant, or recipient of assistance to whom such information relates or to such person's designee or legal representative. (7) To any state or federal public agency as required by law or agreement.
Under La. R.S. § 40:527, a Louisiana housing authority is permitted—but not required—to share certain resident and applicant records in specific, limited circumstances. These include situations where the individual has consented, where life or safety is at stake, where a court has ordered disclosure, or where a law enforcement agency requests it. Records may also be shared with landlords evaluating tenancy suitability, with the individuals the records concern, or with other government agencies as required by law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
La. R.S. § 40:527 establishes that a housing authority may share applicant or tenant records with landlords or prospective landlords specifically to help assess whether someone is suitable for initial or continued tenancy when that person is receiving housing assistance. Operators who receive such records from a housing authority generally treat them as confidential and use them only for the stated tenancy-evaluation purpose. Understanding the narrow scope of this permitted disclosure helps property managers recognize both what information they may lawfully receive and the limited purpose for which it is provided.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La. R.S. § 40:527 gives individuals the right to access records that a housing authority holds about them, and it also allows those individuals to designate a representative to receive that information on their behalf. The provision limits the circumstances under which a housing authority can share your records with others—such as landlords, law enforcement, or government agencies—without your consent. Tenants who believe their records have been shared outside these permitted categories may wish to contact their local housing authority directly, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from a legal aid provider familiar with Louisiana housing law.
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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