Louisiana Community Association Laws
Planned Communities (R.S. 9:1141 — LPCA), Condominiums (R.S. 9:1121), Cooperative Housing (R.S. 12:499.1 et seq.), factory-built housing (R.S. 51:911), corporate acts (R.S. 12). Reference hub
Louisiana takes a lighter-touch, civil-law approach: most association rules live in statute and the corporate code, with limited day-to-day state oversight. The reworked Louisiana Planned Community Act (effective 2025) adds clearer budgets, records, privileges and voting mechanics, while condominiums continue under a mature Condominium Act with strong lien rights. Translation: fewer agencies in your meetings, more emphasis on following declarations, bylaws, and proper procedure.
At a glance
- Planned Communities (HOAs): R.S. 9:1141 (budgets, records, assessments/privileges, meetings, voting).
- Condominiums: R.S. 9:1121 (declarations, insurance, records, liens).
- Cooperative Housing: R.S. 12:499.1 et seq. (corporate form, shares/leases).
- Factory-built homes: R.S. 51:911 + LAC Title 55 (installation/licensing); evictions via Code of Civil Procedure.
- Corporate form: R.S. 12 (Nonprofit Corp. Law) governs most associations.
Primary Statutes
Planned Communities (HOAs) — R.S. 9:1141 (LPCA)
Short title, definitions, building restrictions, association powers, budgets, assessments/privileges, records, meetings & voting.
§1141.1 — Short title ·
Title 9 Table of Contents (browse Part II-B)
Condominiums — R.S. 9:1121 et seq.
Creation & declarations, association powers, insurance, records, privileges (liens), remedies.
§1121.101 — Short title ·
Title 9 Table of Contents (browse Part II)
Cooperative Housing — R.S. 12:499.1 et seq.
Co-op corporation structure, rights/obligations, shares & proprietary leases.
§499.1 — Short title (external) ·
§499.3 — Definitions (external)
Factory-Built Housing — R.S. 51:911 et seq.
Creates the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission; construction, installation & enforcement; related LAC Title 55 rules.
§911.26 — LMHC created ·
§911.32 — Powers & rulemaking (external)
Corporate Acts — R.S. 12 (Nonprofit)
Formation, bylaws, board authority, records, meetings; most associations are nonprofits under this chapter.
§12:201 — Nonprofit Corporation Law ·
Title 12 Table of Contents
Popular Sections (direct links @ Legislature)
Planned Communities (R.S. 9:1141)
Condominiums (R.S. 9:1121–1124)
Co-op Corporation (R.S. 12:499.*)
Factory-Built Homes (R.S. 51:911 / Eviction)
Administrative Rules (Louisiana Administrative Code)
Louisiana has no dedicated condo/HOA regulator. Relevant LAC chapters are below.
Real Estate Commission (Title 46, Pt. LXVII)
Manufactured Housing (Title 55, Pt. V)
Condo/HOA-specific rules
- No LAC chapters specific to HOA/condo governance; follow statutes & corporate law.
Manager Licensing
Do CAMs need a state license?
- No specific “CAM” license. Louisiana does not license community-association managers as a separate profession.
- Real estate/property management (leasing, trust accounts, brokerage) is regulated by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
- Association-only work (governance, vendors, common-area maintenance) generally falls outside brokerage licensure; confirm scope with LREC or counsel.
Factory-built housing installers/retailers
- Installers/transporters are licensed via the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission (LMHC, Office of State Fire Marshal).
- Installation standards and enforcement are set in LAC Title 55, Part V.
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Governing documents: Declaration, plats, bylaws, rules/resolutions. LPCA & Condo Act supply defaults where docs are silent.
- Corporate overlay: Nonprofit Corporation Law (R.S. 12) for meetings, notices, records, directors, indemnification.
- Federal overlays: Fair Housing Act, ADA (as applicable), FDCPA (collections), FCC OTARD (antennas).
- Local/state overlays: Building codes, stormwater, parish/municipal ordinances; manufactured housing installation rules (LAC 55).
Agencies & Contacts
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
- Address: 9071 Interline Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Phone: (225) 925-1923 · Toll-free (LA): 1-800-821-4529
- Office Info: Hours & contacts
Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission (LMHC)
- Site: LMHC (State Fire Marshal)
- Address: 8181 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Phone: (225) 362-5500
- Contacts: Program contacts
Secretary of State — Corporations & Filings
Search filings, annual reports, registered agents for nonprofit associations.
Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws and rules change; always verify the current text on the official linked sites and consult qualified counsel for your situation.
Last updated: September 9, 2025