Arkansas Criminal Eviction Statute Struck Down

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Arkansas Criminal Eviction Statute Struck Down

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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.

ARKANSAS EVICTION PROCESS

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.