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Arkansas Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Arkansas-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 4 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Arkansas Code, Title 18 (Landlord and Tenant)
Two months’ rentSecurity deposit capArk. Code §§ 18-16-304, 18-16-305
60 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
No capLate fee ruleNo statutory cap
3 daysNotice for non-paymentArk. Code §§ 18-60-304, 18-17-701

What a Arkansas lease must include

Arkansas only created a statewide habitability standard in 2021, and it remains one of the most landlord-friendly states. Deposits are capped at two months’ rent — but small landlords with five or fewer units are exempt unless a third party manages them (Ark....

These are the clauses and disclosures our Arkansas template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

Security deposit limit noticeUnder Arkansas Code §18-16-304, a landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit in excess of two (2) months' ren...Ark. Code §18-16-304
Security deposit return termsWithin sixty (60) days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by Tenant, Landlord shall return the...Ark. Code §18-16-305
Repair & habitability noticeLIMITED HABITABILITY: Arkansas is the only U.S. state that does not recognize a statutory or common-law implied warranty...Propst v. McNeill, 326 Ark. 623, 932 S.W.2d...
No warranty disclosureNOTICE: NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY IN ARKANSASTENANT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Arkansas does NOT rec...Propst v. McNeill, 326 Ark. 623, 932 S.W.2d...
Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Arkansas checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Arkansas clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Arkansas lease FAQ

Does Arkansas cap security deposits?

Yes — the cap is two months’ rent, and it must be returned within 60 days (Ark. Code §§ 18-16-304, 18-16-305). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Arkansas landlord charge?

No statutory cap See Ark. Code Title 18, Chapter 17. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Arkansas's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Arkansas requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Arkansas disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Arkansas Code, Title 18 (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.