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: Defining Home Buying Needs vs. Wants

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 1, 2026
It’s not unusual for people to enter the homebuying process with a priority list that needs to be whittled down once they see what’s on the market. NAR’s latest consumer guide, “Defining Home Buying Needs vs. Wants,” is a decision-making tool that can help. It’s a simple checklist to help home buyers identify their needs, wants and deal-breakers. Using the form, or something like it, will help buyers remember what’s most important to them as they view and compare homes. There’s even a fillable PDF available for download. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks 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: Defining Home Buying Needs vs. Wants NEW: 10 Tips For Unpacking Smartly After A Move UPDATED: Multiple Listing Services Overcoming Roadblocks to a Sale or Purchase How Solar Impacts a Real Estate Transaction 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 home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Check out the next consumer guide for sellers on how to ease the transition for the new owners.

Consumer Guide Update: 10 Tips for Unpacking

By Louisiana REALTORS® • June 18, 2026
NAR’s latest consumer guide, “10 Tips for Unpacking Smartly After a Move,” was developed to help ease the burden buyers may feel when surrounded by boxes. For your clients on the cusp of a move, the guide suggests establishing a priority unpacking order, wiping down each room before unpacking, discarding boxes quickly, having garbage and donation bags at the ready, and more. Share the new guide along with the companion guide “10 Tips for Packing Smartly for a Move.” As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks 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: 10 Tips For Unpacking Smartly After A Move UPDATED : Multiple Listing Services Overcoming Roadblocks to a Sale or Purchase How Solar Impacts a Real Estate Transaction Navigating Interest Rate Shifts 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 home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Check out the next consumer guide on identifying homebuying wants vs. needs.
Benefits of homeownership

Why Buying a Home Still Makes Sense: Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

By Louisiana REALTORS® • June 15, 2026
Thinking about buying a home? Discover how homeownership can help build wealth, increase financial stability, and create lasting value.
Show More