An Arkansas lease agreement is a legally binding document between you, the landlord, and your tenant(s). You agree to rent out all (or a part of) your property, and they agree to the terms and conditions you lay out in the lease agreement.
Federal law mandates landlords in all states, including Arkansas, to add specific details to their lease agreements, such as tenant/landlord information, any known health hazards or risks, rent specifics, and pet-related rules.
Laws
Required Lease Disclosures
If you’re ready to rent out your property, ensure that your lease agreement complies with Arkansas regulations (Arkansas Code, Title 18, Subtitle 2). For instance, landlords in Arkansas are required to make just one essential disclosure related to lead-based paint (if the property was built prior to 1978).
Security Deposit
Landlords can charge up to two months’ rent for a security deposit unless they own fewer than five rental units (§ 18-16-304, § 18-16-303).
They must return the security deposit to their tenants within 60 days of the end of the lease (§ 18-16-305).
Landlord Right of Entry
A landlord doesn’t have to provide notice before entering their rented property. You should do so nonetheless (No statute).
Sample
You can download an Arkansas residential lease agreement below in PDF or Word format.
