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Arkansas Criminal Eviction Statute Struck Down
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about eviction. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
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.
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.