A Landlord’s Guide to the Kenner Eviction Process | First Parish Court

Filing for eviction in Kenner, Louisiana, is often a stressful and confusing process. Indeed, the rules for Jefferson Parish are strict. In fact, one simple mistake can cause a judge to dismiss your case, forcing you to start all over. Consequently, you lose another month’s rent.

As Kenner’s local legal support experts, Lafayette Process Servers LLC (operating as Metairie Process Servers) created this guide. Here, we will walk you through the process step-by-step. Furthermore, we’ll explain how our professional services ensure we handle your eviction correctly and quickly.

Key Takeaways 🔑

• The 5-Day Notice is Mandatory: You cannot file an eviction in Kenner for non-payment (or other breaches) without first legally delivering a 5-Day Notice to Vacate.
• The Court is Key: The First Parish Court of Jefferson in Metairie handles evictions for Kenner, not the main 24th JDC in Gretna.
• Proof is Everything: A professional process server provides a notarized Affidavit of Service. This is your ironclad proof for the judge that you served the notice legally.
• Two Serves Required: Ultimately, the eviction process requires two separate services: 1) The 5-Day Notice, and 2) The “Rule for Possession” (the court summons) after you file.

Step 1: The “5-Day Notice to Vacate” (The Critical First Step)

First, you cannot start an eviction without giving the tenant a written 5-Day Notice.

• What it is: This is a formal, written document that informs the tenant they have five business days (excluding weekends and holidays) to move out.
• How to Serve It: You cannot just text, email, or mail this notice. Instead, Louisiana law requires you to either (1) hand it to the tenant personally or (2) “tack” it securely to their front door.

How We Help (The “Gold Standard” Solution): A tenant’s #1 defense is, “I never got the notice.” However, when you use our team, this defense becomes impossible. We serve the notice professionally and immediately provide you with a notarized Affidavit of Service. Consequently, you have indisputable, third-party proof for the judge that you served the notice legally.

Download Your Free Louisiana Eviction Notice PDFs

To help you get started correctly, here are links to valuable PDF resources. Our Kenner Eviction Notice Service | Free PDF Forms is designed to assist you in your eviction process.

• Louisiana 5-Day Notice to Vacate Form (PDF): Louisiana-Eviction-Notice-to-Quit-Form
• Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) Eviction Guide (PDF): A comprehensive overview of the entire eviction process.

Step 2: Filing at the Correct Court (First Parish Court)

After the tenant doesn’t leave, you can then file a “Rule for Possession” (the lawsuit).

This is a critical local expert tip: Do not go to the main courthouse in Gretna. Instead, the First Parish Court of Jefferson handles evictions for Kenner (and Metairie).

• First Parish Court of Jefferson: 924 David Dr, Metairie, LA 70003

How We Help: Don’t waste your day driving to Metairie and waiting in line. Fortunately, our Courthouse Runners are at the First Parish Court daily. You can simply email us your documents, and we will file them for you, often the same day.