How much notice is required to raise rent in Arkansas?
No caps
- No rent control
- Lease terms govern
- No statutory notice requirement
Legal basis: Arkansas Code § 18-17
Know your rights as a renter in Arkansas. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Arkansas law.
Legal basis: Arkansas landlord-tenant law — Arkansas Code
60
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Arkansas law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent
Return Deadline
60 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Arkansas law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Tenant may recover the property and money due, damages equal to two (2) times the amount wrongfully withheld, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees (Ark. Code § 18-16-306). Liability is limited to costs plus the sum erroneously withheld if the landlord proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the noncompliance resulted from an error despite procedures reasonably designed to avoid it, or from a good-faith dispute as to the amount due.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Arkansas, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
No caps
Legal basis: Arkansas Code § 18-17
Limited protections
Legal basis: Arkansas Code § 18-17
Limited protection
Legal basis: Arkansas Code § 18-17
Check local
Legal basis: State Law
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: Arkansas Code § 18-16
Important facts about Arkansas rental law
Arkansas has no limit on security deposits—landlords can charge any amount.
Arkansas landlords must return deposits within 60 days of move-out.
Arkansas is one of the few states with no implied warranty of habitability.
Arkansas tenants should carefully document the unit's condition at move-in.
Common questions about Arkansas tenant rights
In Arkansas, the security deposit limit is 2 months' rent.
Arkansas landlords must return security deposits within 60 days after you move out.
In Arkansas, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Arkansas: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
No caps. No rent control. Lease terms govern. No statutory notice requirement. Source: Arkansas Code § 18-17.
Limited protections. Limited warranty of habitability. Landlord-friendly state. Document everything in writing. Source: Arkansas Code § 18-17.
Limited protection. Limited protections. Document all communications. Consult attorney if needed. Source: Arkansas Code § 18-17.
Check local. Limited state protections. Contact local DV resources. Documentation recommended. Source: State Law.
Self-help illegal. Self-help generally prohibited. Court process required. Contact police if locked out. Source: Arkansas Code § 18-16.
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