Arkansas Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

An Arkansas residential lease agreement form includes requirements for security deposits, disclosure of lead-based paint, retaliatory eviction, notice for lease termination, condition of premises, tenant’s right to repairs, eviction process, habitability laws, and tenant’s right to privacy.

Last updated March 29th, 2025

An Arkansas residential lease agreement form includes requirements for security deposits, disclosure of lead-based paint, retaliatory eviction, notice for lease termination, condition of premises, tenant’s right to repairs, eviction process, habitability laws, and tenant’s right to privacy.

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Residential-Lease-Agreement

Arkansas Residential Lease Agreement – a standard 1-year (12 months) lease term for residential use including an apartment, condo, or home.

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Commercial-Lease-Agreement

Arkansas Commercial Lease Agreement – a legal contract between a landlord and a business tenant outlining the terms, conditions, and responsibilities for renting commercial property in Arkansas.

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Month-to-Month

Arkansas Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – a rental contract between a landlord and tenant that automatically renews each month, allowing either party to terminate with proper notice

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Rent-to-Own

Arkansas Rent to Own Lease Agreement – a contract that allows a tenant to rent a property with the option to purchase it later, usually after a specified period.

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Roommate-Rental-Lease-Agreement

Arkansas Roommate Lease Agreement – a contract between a landlord and tenant outlining the terms for renting a single room within a shared property.

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Sublease-Agreement

Arkansas Sublease Agreement – is used to permit a renter to lease all or part of their rented space to someone else for a designated time.

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What the form covers?

In Arkansas, landlords can charge a security deposit of up to two months’ rent for unfurnished properties and must maintain rental units in a habitable condition that is up to date with local health and safety codes. Tenants are protected from retaliatory eviction and have the right to make any repairs if landlords fail to do so after being notified.

The following includes an in-depth detail of what laws are included in the Arkansas residential lease agreement form:

 

Security Deposits

Security deposits that landlords can requests from tenants cannot be more than a total of the two-months rent amount for unfurnished properties and no more than one-months rent for furnished properties.[1]

Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint

For homes built before 1978, landlords must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards and give the tenant the lead-based paint disclosure form.[2]

Retaliatory Eviction

  • Landlords cannot go after tenants legally if tenants report any health or safety issues.
  • Landlords also cannot evict or increase rent if tenants report them for the same issues.[3]

Notice for Lease Termination

  • Month-to-month leases – landlords must give tenants at least 30-days’ notice.
  • Yearly leases – the notice depends on whats written in the agreement.[4]

Condition of Premises

Landlords are required to keep the property habitable by keeping up with the standard health and safety codes.[5]

Tenant’s Right to Repairs

Tenants can make repairs if the landlord doesn’t after being notified by the tenant after reasonable time passes.[6]

Eviction Process

Landlords can evict a tenant after filing with the court and the court days usually only is about 3-5 days.[7]

Habitability Laws

Landlords must provide running water, heat and electricity.[8]

Tenant’s Right to Privacy

Landlords must give tenants a 24-hour notice prior to entering the rental unit for any maintenance or repairs, unless it is an emergency.[9]

Required Disclosure Forms

Landlords must give the Tenants the following disclosure forms:

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – For properties built before 1978, a lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet must be signed by the Tenant.[10]
  2. Move-in Inspection – Tenant must sign to show they received a report on any known known property issues (i.e., HVAC system issue or a ceiling leak).[11]
  3. Owner/Manager Contact Info – Lease includes Landlord/Manager’s name and contact details including full mailing address to send notices. [12]

Sample Arkansas Residential Lease Agreement