Arkansas Rental Lease Agreement Templates

Types (6)

Commercial (PDF)

For renting non-residential property such as office, retail, or industrial space, typically with longer lease terms than residential agreements.

Lease-to-Own (PDF)

Combines a standard rental with the option for the tenant to buy the property, often applying a portion of each rent payment toward a future down payment.

Month-to-Month

Has no fixed end date and renews each month until either the landlord or tenant gives 30 days’ written notice to end it.

Roommate (PDF)

Sets ground rules for tenants sharing a rental unit, including how rent, utilities, and common areas are managed.

Standard (Residential)

A fixed-term lease, typically 1 year, that outlines the rights and duties of both the landlord and tenant for a residential property.

Sublease (PDF)

Used by a current tenant to rent their space to someone else for the remainder of the lease, usually with the landlord’s written approval.

What is an Arkansas Lease Agreement?

An Arkansas lease agreement specifies the obligations of a landlord and tenant during a rental period. It covers the rent amount, payment schedule, duration of the tenancy, and any rules applicable to the property.

Arkansas offers relatively few statutory tenant protections compared to other states, making the written lease the primary source of each party’s rights and responsibilities.

State Laws & Guides

Laws: Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Title 18, Ch. 17)

Guide: Arkansas Landlord and Tenant Law (PDF)

When is Rent Due?

Rent is due on the date specified in the lease.[1] Arkansas does not have a statutory grace period; rent is considered late the day after the due date. If rent remains unpaid, the landlord must provide written notice before beginning eviction proceedings.[2] Late fees are enforceable only if specified in the lease.

Landlord’s Access

Emergency: There is no specific state statute on emergency access. Landlords are generally permitted to enter without notice in the case of an emergency.

Non-Emergency: Tenants may not unreasonably refuse the landlord access for inspections, necessary repairs, or other purposes outlined in the lease. Arkansas law does not specify a required notice period, but 24 hours’ notice is recommended.[3]

Landlord’s Duties

Landlords are required to comply with the following:[4]

• Building Codes: comply with all applicable building and housing codes affecting health and safety.
• Repairs: make all repairs necessary to keep the premises fit and habitable.
• Common Areas: keep all common areas clean and safe.
• Systems: maintain plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other facilities provided under the lease.

Tenant’s Duties

Tenants must comply with the following:[5]

• Building Codes: follow all building and housing codes affecting health and safety.
• Cleaning: keep the rental unit clean and safe.
• Trash: dispose of all waste in a clean and safe manner.
• Plumbing: keep all plumbing fixtures reasonably clean.
• Appliances: use all electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems properly.
• Property Damage: do not destroy, damage, or remove any part of the rental property.
• Neighbors: do not disturb nearby tenants.
• Lease Terms: comply with all lease terms enforceable under Arkansas law.

Required Disclosures

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Required under federal law if the dwelling was built before 1978.[9]

Names and Addresses: The landlord must disclose in the lease the name and address of the property owner or the person authorized to manage the premises.[6]

Security Deposits

Maximum Amount: 2 months’ rent.[7]

Returning to Tenant: Within 60 days after the tenancy ends. If the landlord makes deductions, an itemized list must be provided. If the landlord cannot locate the tenant within 180 days, the deposit becomes the landlord’s property.[8]

Deposit Interest: Not required in Arkansas.

Uses of the Deposit: Landlords may deduct for unpaid rent and tenant-caused damages to the property.[8]