Louisiana Statewide Rule

Louisiana Door-to-Door Sales Cooling-Off Rights

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Louisiana (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: RS 9:3551 et seq.
Cancellation period: 3 business days
Triggering amount: $25 or more
Refund deadline: 10 business days
Treble damages: Available under LUTPA

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Louisiana State Legislature

Summary

Louisiana RS 9:3551 et seq. grants consumers a three-day right to cancel home solicitation sales over $25, requiring written notice of cancellation rights and applying universally to door-to-door transactions regardless of local solicitor permit rules.

A. Except as provided in subsection (E) of this section, in addition to any right otherwise to revoke an offer, the consumer has the right to cancel a home solicitation sale until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the consumer signs an agreement or offer to purchase. B. Cancellation occurs when the consumer gives written notice of cancellation to the seller at the address stated in the agreement or offer to purchase.

Source: Louisiana State LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

The Louisiana Home Solicitation Sales Act, codified at Revised Statutes 9:3551 through 9:3561, governs any consumer sale or lease of $25 or more conducted at a buyer's residence by a seller who personally solicited the sale. Sellers must provide a written contract in the language of the sales presentation, conspicuous notice of the buyer's three business day right to cancel, and an attached Notice of Cancellation form. Cancellation refunds must be returned within 10 business days. The act applies statewide and supplements local solicitor licensing or no-knock registries adopted by individual municipalities.

Violations & Penalties

Violating disclosure or cancellation requirements voids the sale, entitles the buyer to a full refund, and may trigger Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act treble damages under RS 51:1409.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the cooling-off rule apply if I called the seller first?

No. RS 9:3552 excludes sales initiated by the buyer's prior request. The three-day cancellation right applies only when the seller personally solicits the sale at the buyer's home.

Can cities still require door-to-door solicitor permits?

Yes. The Home Solicitation Sales Act regulates contract terms, not licensing. Louisiana municipalities retain full authority to require solicitor permits, background checks, and honor no-knock registries.

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