An Arkansas lease agreement is used in rental property and it is a contract between a landlord and a tenant in exchange for monthly rent payments. The agreement also includes the terms and conditions of the lease.
Form Options By Type
Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
What to Include in the Form?
Required Disclosure (1)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Security Deposits
- Maximum – Two months rent is the maximum rent a landlord can charge a tenant.
- Returns – must be returned to the tenant within sixty (60) days. If the Landlord cannot locate or contact the Tenant within one-hundred and eighty (180) days after the termination date, then the money becomes the Landlord’s property.
Source: § 18-16-304
Landlord Access
General Access – It is not mandatory for a landlord to provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law although Landlords should give at least 24 hours notice to the Tenants.
Paying Rent
Grace Period – must be made at the time and location as stipulated in the rental agreement. It is important to note that Arkansas has no provision for a rent grace period.
Late Fees –Â In Arkansas, there is no specific law that limits the amount of late fees a landlord can charge.
NSF Fee – $30 per bounced check.
Source: § 18-17-401(b)(1)
Federal Laws
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arkansas have state income taxes?
Yes.
How to file Arkansas state taxes?
ARTaxOnline Portal or mail in tax forms to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
What is the minimum wage in Arkansas?
$11 per hour (2023).
Where is Arkansas State University?
Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Is Arkansas State University accredited?
Yes, through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Where to file my Arkansas State Tax Return?
Mail with the address listed on your forms.
How to call state on nursing home in Arkansas?
Contact the Division of Medical Services through Arkansas Department of Human Services.
Who is my state representative Arkansas?
For the current Arkansas state representative visit the Arkansas General Assembly website.
Arkansas Real Estate Commission
For any other questions you may have, refer to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission.