Fayetteville, AR Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Fayetteville, AR. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Arkansas state protections.
No
Rent Control
60
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Max Deposit shows the short version — read the full rule below.
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Fayetteville does not have local rent control. Arkansas state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Fayetteville may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Arkansas law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Fayetteville-specific laws and ordinances
Fayetteville Civil Rights Administration covers housing
University-area tenant protections and lease guidelines
State landlord-tenant statutes apply
Local ordinances work alongside Arkansas state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Arkansas state protections.
Laws that apply to all Arkansas renters
Max Security Deposit
2 months' rent; does not apply to an exempt small landlord (an individual owning five or fewer dwelling units with no paid third-party manager)
Deposit Return Deadline
60 days
Entry Notice Required
No state rule
Governing Statute
Arkansas Code
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No, Fayetteville does not currently have local rent control. Arkansas state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Fayetteville, the Arkansas state limit of 2 months' rent; does not apply to an exempt small landlord (an individual owning five or fewer dwelling units with no paid third-party manager) applies. Landlords must return deposits within 60 days after you move out.
Fayetteville tenants benefit from several protections: Fayetteville Civil Rights Administration covers housing; University-area tenant protections and lease guidelines; State landlord-tenant statutes apply. These are in addition to Arkansas state law.
You can contact the Fayetteville local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Arkansas attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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