Judge Dismisses Federal Lawsuit over Louisiana STR Ban
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Lafayette, Louisiana, ban on short-term rentals in residential zones. Plaintiffs argued the 2023 ordinance was unconstitutional, affecting properties in single-family residential areas, which cover roughly 75% of the city. Federal District Judge David Joseph granted Lafayette Consolidated Government’s motion to dismiss with prejudice, permanently closing the case. He ruled that local zoning decisions fall under elected officials, not federal courts, and that plaintiffs could not claim damages on behalf of their limited liability companies.
KLFY.com (03/16/26) Scott Yoshonis
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