Arkansas Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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Arkansas Standard Residential Lease Agreement

The Arkansas standard residential lease agreement is a contract that grants tenants the right to occupy a residential space by paying monthly rent to the landlord. The lease covers important terms including the rent amount and payment date, utility charges, late fees, security deposits, property rules, and the rights and obligations of both parties.

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The Arkansas standard residential lease agreement is a contract that grants tenants the right to occupy a residential space by paying monthly rent to the landlord. The lease covers important terms including the rent amount and payment date, utility charges, late fees, security deposits, property rules, and the rights and obligations of both parties.

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Rental Application – A form completed by potential tenants to apply for residential property.

Required Disclosures (2)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Federal law states that this form must be provided to renters if the dwelling was constructed prior to 1978.[1]
  2. Property Manager Disclosure – A lease must disclose the landlord’s contact information, the amounts and reasons for collecting deposits and fees, where security deposits are held, and other rental details.[2]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent.[3]
  • Returning to Tenant – 60 days.[4]

Rent Grace Period

There is no rent grace period in Arkansas. Rent must be paid on the date provided in the lease, and the landlord may terminate the lease if it remains unpaid for five days.[5]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  2. Rule 076.00.13-002 § 10.20
  3. § 18-16-304
  4. § 18-16-305(a)(1)
  5. § 18-17-701(b)