60 days
to return a deposit
State rules · AR
Arkansas landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Arkansas, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Arkansas, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
No cap
on late fees
Late fees
Arkansas law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Arkansas landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
$5,000
small claims limit
Small claims limit
In Arkansas, you can sue for up to $5,000 in small claims court.
From an official summary
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 2007, Arkansas Code Title 18, Chapter 17; security deposits at Chapter 16, Subchapter 3.
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