The Louisiana Affidavit In Support of Rule For Eviction Based On Lessee Or Occupants Failure To Appear is a legal document that a landlord must fill out and file in order to evict a tenant who has failed to appear in court. This affidavit must provide proof that the tenant was properly served notice, that the tenant failed to appear in court, and that the tenant has not paid any rent or made any other payment for the rental property. The affidavit must be signed by the landlord or authorized representative and notarized. There are two types of Louisiana Affidavit In Support of Rule For Eviction Based On Lessee Or Occupants Failure To Appear: the First Notice Affidavit and the Final Notice Affidavit. The First Notice Affidavit is used when the tenant fails to appear in court after being served the initial notice. The Final Notice Affidavit is used when the tenant fails to appear in court after being served the final notice. Both affidavits must be filed in the court where the eviction case is to be heard.