Arkansas Lease Agreement: What to Include
December 23, 2024An Arkansas residential lease should reflect the state's specific rules on security deposits, entry notice, late fees, and disclosures — a generic template often misses the details below.
Security deposit
Security deposit limit: 2 months rent for covered landlords; exemptions may apply. Interest requirement: No. Deposits are generally expected back within 60 days of move-out, with an itemized list of any deductions.
Entry notice and late fees
Entry notice: No statewide statute. Late fees: No specific statewide cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease. Rent increase notice for month-to-month tenancies: 30 days.
Required disclosures
An Arkansas lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint
- • owner/agent and property-specific disclosures
Eviction notice
For nonpayment of rent, Arkansas generally requires: 3 civil / 10 criminal-failure-to-vacate risk. Confirm the current specific requirement before relying on it for an actual notice.
The bottom line
See LeasePilot HQ's full Arkansas landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with Arkansas-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge as a security deposit in Arkansas?
2 months rent for covered landlords; exemptions may apply. Confirm current specifics before setting a deposit amount.
How much notice do I need to evict a tenant for nonpayment in Arkansas?
3 civil / 10 criminal-failure-to-vacate risk. Notice requirements can change, so confirm the current statute before filing.
What disclosures does Arkansas require in a lease?
At minimum: Federal lead-based paint, owner/agent and property-specific disclosures. Requirements can be added by local ordinance on top of state law, so check your specific city or county as well.