Property Management
Under Louisiana's Residential Landlord-Tenant statutes, which of the following is a valid reason for withholding part of a tenant's security deposit?
ANormal wear and tear from regular use
BDamage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, or lease violations by the tenant✓ Correct
CThe landlord wanting to repaint before the next tenant
DCosmetic improvements the landlord made during the tenancy
Explanation
Louisiana law (RS 9:3251) allows landlords to withhold security deposit funds only for actual damages beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, or other legitimate lease violations — not for routine maintenance or normal wear.
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