Louisiana § RS 51:1702 - Unfair advertising
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1702 — Unfair advertising, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:1702. Unfair advertising
A. No rental referral agency or agency employee shall make any representation that any listing or group of listings is available for rent unless the listing or group of listings has been verified as available by the owner or his agent within forty-eight hours prior to the representation. The availability of property described in media advertisements shall be verified within forty-eight hours prior to the appearance of the advertising.
B. Notations of the time and date of verification and the verifier's identity shall be recorded by the agency and made available for the inspection of the attorney general or any person from whom the agency has received a deposit or fee.
C. Failure to verify, document verification, or provide materials for inspection as required by this Section shall constitute an unfair trade practice under R.S. 51:1405(A).
Added by Acts 1979, No. 407, §1. Amended by Acts 1988, No. 625, §6.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:1702
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1702 cover?
Section RS 51:1702 ("Unfair advertising") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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