Property Management

In Louisiana, a property manager who receives notice of a habitability complaint from a tenant should:

ADismiss it if the property recently passed inspection
BInvestigate promptly, document findings, and take corrective action — responding in a manner that complies with the landlord's legal obligations✓ Correct
CForward it to the property owner and take no action until the owner responds
DRequire the tenant to submit the complaint in writing before responding

Explanation

Habitability complaints require prompt investigation and documented response. The property manager must take corrective action in a timely manner to fulfill the landlord's legal duty to maintain habitable conditions — delays can increase liability and damage the landlord-tenant relationship.

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