Arkansas Residential Lease Agreement
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Arkansas Legal Requirements
Key AR statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by the Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Ark. Code Ann. §18-17-101 et seq.), enacted 2007
- Security deposit: maximum 2 months' rent; must be returned within 60 days of lease termination
- Landlord must provide itemized statement of deductions within 60 days
- Landlord must maintain premises in a habitable condition (§18-17-502)
- Written lease advisable for any tenancy; required for terms exceeding 1 year under the Statute of Frauds
Restrictions & Limits
- Self-help eviction is prohibited — landlord must use unlawful detainer court process
- Retaliatory eviction or rent increases within 90 days of a tenant's complaint are presumed retaliatory
- Landlord may not remove doors, windows, or utilities to force tenant out
- Late fees must be specified in the lease — no statutory cap but must be reasonable
Notice Requirements
30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. 3 days' notice for failure to pay rent before filing unlawful detainer. 14 days' notice for other lease violations.
Official Statute References
Primary Arkansas statutes governing this document type.
Arkansas Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Arkansas law.
What are the security deposit rules in Arkansas?
Arkansas caps the security deposit at 2 months' rent. Landlords must return it — with an itemized list of any deductions — within 60 days of lease termination. Failure to comply can make the landlord liable for the full deposit amount even if some deductions were legitimate.
What notice must an Arkansas landlord give to evict a tenant?
For nonpayment of rent: 3 days' written notice before filing unlawful detainer. For other lease violations: 14 days' notice to remedy or vacate. For no-cause termination of a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days' notice. Posting on the door is permitted when personal service fails.
Does Arkansas require habitability standards?
Yes. Under §18-17-502, landlords must maintain premises that are safe, sanitary, and free from conditions that materially affect health and safety. This includes functional heating, plumbing, and structural integrity. Tenants may have limited repair-and-deduct rights for minor repairs.
Can Arkansas landlords prohibit smoking?
Yes. Arkansas has no law preventing landlords from including a no-smoking clause in leases. Many landlords include smoking prohibitions for all common areas and units. Tenants who violate the clause may face lease termination after proper notice.
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