Arkansas Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	2 months’ rent
Deposit Return Deadline	60 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	3 days for failure to vacate (criminal eviction statute); 10 days for unlawful detainer
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	No specific statute; reasonable notice recommended
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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Security Deposit Laws

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Late Fee Limits

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Required Landlord Disclosures

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