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LA HB580
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mandie Landry
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AI Summary
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Prohibits real estate activity, including public advertisements or listings for sale or lease, that deceives, misleads, or hides fees or conditions from prospective buyers or lessees
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Fees or conditions disclosed only after a prospective buyer or lessee pays an application fee are automatically considered "hidden" under the new law
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Adds new statutory definitions for "real estate activity" and "seller" to Louisiana's unfair trade practices law (R.S. 51:1429)
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"Seller" is defined broadly to include property transferors, owners who list with agents, lessors, and those who receive purchase or lease offers through agents
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Amends existing consumer protection statutes governing real estate service agreements for residential property
Legislative Description
Provides for disclosure of hidden fees or conditions in real estate transactions
CONSUMERS/PROTECTION
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
3/9/2026