Louisiana Consumer Laws

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Every now and then, we consumers can feel a little out-gunned in the marketplace. But as it turns out, the Bayou State has quite a few legal protections in place. Louisiana’s consumer laws are intended to safeguard citizens in commercial transactions, and protect them from financial harm. These statutes can cover everything from elaborate pyramid schemes to simple telemarketing hassles. They may even allow you to keep your house if you need to file for bankruptcy. This section will provide you with resources and information on Louisiana-specific laws regulating consumer scams, identity theft, lemon laws, and more. 

Learn About Louisiana Consumer Laws

  • Louisiana Deceptive Trade Practices Laws

    Some businesses will do whatever it takes to get ahead. Louisiana's deceptive trade practices laws serve to protect consumers from being cheated or deceived in the marketplace.

  • Louisiana Antitrust Laws

    Louisiana's antitrust laws were enacted in order to prevent any one business from gaining an unfair advantage or monopoly in a given industry.

  • Louisiana Homestead Laws

    Louisiana's homestead laws allow homeowners to designate a portion of their property as a "homestead," protecting the property from creditors during a bankruptcy.

  • Louisiana Identity Theft Laws

    Louisiana's identity theft laws prevent others from using your identity for fraud or other types of financial gain. This article covers the elements of the crime and potential penalties.

  • Louisiana Lemon Laws

    Sometimes a new car can have more problems than your old car. Fortunately, Louisiana's lemon laws provide consumers who buy a "lemon" with legal recourse.

  • Louisiana Interest Rates Laws

    Louisiana's interest rate laws set the maximum interest rates for a number of different types of credit and borrowing situations. Learn more about the specifics of those rates here.

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