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Arkansas Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Arkansas sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Arkansas caps security deposits at 2 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 60 days after move-out (Ark. Code Ann. 18-16-304, 18-16-305).

This template walks you through every clause a Arkansas lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Arkansas security deposit rules

Arkansas security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap2 months' rent
Deposit return deadline60 days
StatuteArk. Code Ann. 18-16-304, 18-16-305

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Arkansas requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Arkansas

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Arkansas as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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