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Arkansas Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Arkansas landlords. All citations reference actual Arkansas statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Ark. Code § 18-16-305
Security deposit limited to 2 months rent. Must be returned within 60 days after lease ends. Itemized deductions required. No interest required on deposit.
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Notice Period Requirements

Ark. Code § 18-17-704
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. No specific landlord-tenant statute for entry notice — common practice is reasonable notice.
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Eviction Process

Ark. Code § 18-60-304
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to vacate (no cure period). Lease violation: 14-day notice. Landlord must file unlawful detainer action in court for formal eviction.
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Late Fee Rules

Ark. Code § 18-17-401
No statutory cap on late fees. Fees must be specified in lease agreement. No required grace period. Courts may strike fees deemed unconscionable.
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Lease Termination

Ark. Code § 18-17-704
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Arkansas does not have comprehensive landlord-tenant act — many rules depend on lease terms.
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Rent Increase Rules

Ark. Code § 18-17-704
No rent control. No statutory restriction on rent increases. Landlord must honor lease terms. Month-to-month increases require 30 days notice.
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Habitability Standards

Ark. Code § 18-17-101
Arkansas has limited implied warranty of habitability. Landlord must provide premises free from defects that would render it uninhabitable. Tenants have fewer protections than most states.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Ark. Code § 18-17-101
No specific statute governing landlord entry notice. Reasonable notice recommended. Emergency entry permitted. Lease should specify entry terms.
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Fair Housing Protections

Ark. Code § 16-123-201
Arkansas Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. Enforced by Arkansas Fair Housing Commission.
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