An Arkansas standard lease agreement defines the rules and regulations of a rental arrangement for a fixed term between a landlord and a tenant for residential property in the state. The document typically covers details such as the duration of the lease, rent amount and due dates, and terms governing the use of the property.
The agreement further outlines both parties’ maintenance and repair obligations, clarifying who is responsible for routine upkeep and repairs resulting from tenant negligence or intentional damage.
Considerations on Lease Length
- Rental agreements for a duration of more than one year must be written to be enforceable (Ark. Code § 4-59-101).
- If the rental agreement doesn’t specify a set term, the tenancy is week-to-week for tenants paying weekly rent and month-to-month for all other cases (Ark. Code § 18-17-401(c)).
- Terms for oral leases cannot exceed more than one year.
Security Deposit
- Maximum Amount ($): Two months’ rent (§ 18-16-304)
- Returning to Tenant: Within 60 days (§ 18-16-305(a)(1))
Rent Grace Period
There is no rent grace period in Arkansas. (§ 18-17-701(b))
Landlord Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Laws – Landlord and Tenant (Arkansas Code Title 18 Chapter 16) and Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Arkansas Code Title 18 Chapter 17).
- Handbook – Arkansas Landlord/Tenant Handbook.
