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Louisiana Act 458 and Real Estate Agents

Louisiana REALTORS® • June 22, 2022

Carbon Monoxide Detectors and What You Need to Know


During the most recent Louisiana Legislative Session, Act 458 was signed into law.  The bill, authored by Representative Stephanie Hilferty, Jefferson Parish, Vice Chair of the House Commerce Committee and REALTOR®, was supported by the Louisiana REALTORS® after consideration by our bill review team. 


Following Hurricane Ida, Louisiana lost six citizens due to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper generator use. Following Hurricane Laura, ten died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The presence of a carbon monoxide detector may have prevented these 16 deaths.  Act 458 addresses this safety issue and will become effective on January 1, 2023.  It stipulates that all existing one- or two-family dwellings be required to have a carbon monoxide detector with a long-life, sealed battery at the time the dwelling is sold or leased.  This is a requirement for all existing one or two family dwellings and not just those with gas sources.   


Please note that while this will now be a requirement, a real estate agent cannot be held liable if a home is sold without one of these devices.   Failure to have one of these devices cannot be used as a reason for nonpayment of any insurance claim and cannot cause a delay or a stop the transfer of a property.




For more information on Act 458

Consumer Guide Update: Preparing for Homeownership

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 19, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on preparing for homeownership. This guide covers what prospective buyers should consider as they kick off the home purchase process, including the importance of credit scores, mortgage pre-approval, down payments, budgeting, and educational resources. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with potential clients to ensure they have the information they need to be successful in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover property taxes.

Consumer Guide Update: Escrow and Earnest Money

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 14, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on escrow. This guide covers what homebuyers should know about earnest money deposits, including the general terms and use cases in real estate transactions. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Flood Insurance Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover preparing prospective buyers for homeownership.

2026 LR Officer Elections, RVPs & NAR Director Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 12, 2025
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will conduct several elections this Spring. Interested candidates that meet the qualification who are looking to serve at either the state association level or the national association level are encouraged to view the criteria and submit an application. An application that is not submitted on the appropriate form or not submitted pursuant to the instructions shall not be considered as submitted timely.
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