Your complete guide to renter protections in Little Rock, 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
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Little Rock does not have local rent control. Arkansas state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Little Rock 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.
Little Rock-specific laws and ordinances
Little Rock minimum housing standards code enforcement
State law requires 60-day security deposit return
Arkansas fair housing protections enforced locally
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
Deposit Return Deadline
60 days
Entry Notice Required
Reasonable notice
Governing Statute
Arkansas Code
Common questions about renting in Little Rock
No, Little Rock 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 Little Rock, the Arkansas state limit of 2 months' rent applies. Landlords must return deposits within 60 days after you move out.
Little Rock tenants benefit from several protections: Little Rock minimum housing standards code enforcement; State law requires 60-day security deposit return; Arkansas fair housing protections enforced locally. These are in addition to Arkansas state law.
You can contact the Little Rock 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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