Arkansas: The Worst Place to Rent in America

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Arkansas: The Worst Place to Rent in America

Arkansas is one of the worst places to be a renter in America. It is the only state in the US where tenants are treated as criminals for paying rent late and landlords are not required by law to maintain their properties.

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The Eviction Process in Arkansas: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

In Arkansas, evictions are governed by the Arkansas Code, and landlords must carefully follow all the rules and procedures set forth by the Arkansas Code when evicting a tenant. Otherwise, the eviction might not be valid. Check to learn more.

What Is the Eviction Process in Arkansas?

The landlord/tenant laws in Arkansas are very unforgiving to tenants who fail to pay their rent on time. Arkansas is also unique in the fact that there is a civil and a criminal eviction process which landlords are able to initiate. Check to learn more.

Eviction

An eviction is a legal process that allows a landlord to ask the court for permission to have law enforcement (like the police) remove a tenant from a home. You can be evicted for violating the terms in your lease. A lease is considered a contract between you and the landlord. Check to learn more.

Arkansas Eviction Notice Forms | Process and Laws

The Arkansas eviction notice forms may be used in the event that a tenant fails to pay rent or otherwise violates the terms of the lease. The forms explain the reasons for eviction and the conditions under which the tenant needs to leave the property. Check to learn more.