Landlord Privacy Rights Louisiana

Summary

Louisiana tenants have privacy rights that landlords must respect. If a landlord demands weekly photos without this being specified in the lease, it is generally not enforceable. Tenants can write a formal letter to the landlord stating their concerns and rights under Louisiana law. If the landlord continues to ignore these concerns, consulting with a lawyer or legal aid service for further actions, such as a lawsuit for invasion of privacy, is advisable.

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I need to ask someone questions about what my landlord can do
Hello ****, I'll do my best to assist you. Could you please specify your location and the particular issue with your landlord you're concerned about?
Louisiana and my landlord is demanding photos of the inside of my house every week to see how clean it is
In Louisiana:
- Landlords generally cannot intrude on your privacy without a valid reason.
- Routine inspections should be reasonable and not excessively frequent.
Before proceeding, it would be helpful if you could let me know whether this condition was included in your lease agreement?
No it was not in my lease she just started this
Under Louisiana law, if the demand for weekly photos was not in your lease, your landlord generally cannot enforce it. She should respect your right to privacy. Consider discussing this with her or seek legal advice.
How can I handle this because she has not listened to me saying no
Option *: Write a formal letter to your landlord stating your concerns and rights under Louisiana law.
Option *: Consult with a lawyer or a legal aid service to discuss further actions, such as a lawsuit for invasion of privacy.