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Arkansas Security Deposit Laws for Landlords and Tenants
Learn more at http://americanlandlord.com/landlord-...Arkansas Security Deposit Limit. A landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of two months’ rent for the security deposit.
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In Arkansas, a landlord can refuse to renew the Tenant’s lease for any or no reason (landlord must give the amount of notice that the lease provides for). There are 2 types of evictions that a landlord can use in Arkansas: A civil eviction called “Unlawful Detainer,” or a criminal eviction called “failure to vacate.” check to learn more.
Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in Arkansas
When a tenant fails to pay rent in Arkansas, a landlord must follow specific procedures under the Arkansas Residential Landlord Tenant Act to end the tenancy: either “failure to vacate” (a civil procedure) or “unlawful detainer” (a criminal procedure). check to learn more.