United States · AR

Arkansas landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Arkansas landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

2 months' rent

Return: 60 days

Late fees

Must be reasonable

Entry notice

None statutorily required

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Arkansas residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint (pre-1978)

Notable Arkansas quirk

Only state with a criminal eviction statute.

Eviction timelines in Arkansas

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Arkansas.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)

District of Columbia

1 month's rent