Arkansas RLTA of 2007, Ark. Code § 18-17
Free Arkansas residential lease template.
Arkansas is the only US state with no statutory implied warranty of habitability — our template imposes maintenance duties by contract instead. Deposits (for landlords with 6+ units) are capped at 2 months rent and return within 60 days (Ark. Code §§ 18-16-303, -305).
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Arkansas template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as No-statutory-warranty advisory and Owner/agent identification (§ 18-17-301). Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
Ark. Code § 18-16-303
Deposit cap
2× rent for 6+ unit landlords; 60-day return.
(Arkansas common law)
No statutory habitability warranty
Unique to Arkansas — our lease adds habitability by contract.
Ark. Code § 18-60-304
Eviction
Civil unlawful detainer with 10-day notice.
Required disclosures in Arkansas
- ·No-statutory-warranty advisory
- ·Owner/agent identification (§ 18-17-301)
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Arkansas landlords
| Security deposit cap | 2× (6+ units) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 60 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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