ARKANSAS LANDLORD NOTICES PACK
Comprehensive Notice Templates Under Arkansas Landlord-Tenant Law
NOTICE 1: FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
ARKANSAS STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 18-17-701
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AR ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AR ZIP: [____]
Unit/Apt. No.: [____]
FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-described premises due to nonpayment of rent.
RENT OWED:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Rent Due | $[________________________________] |
| Rent Period | [________________________________] to [________________________________] |
| Late Fees (if applicable per lease) | $[________________________________] |
| Previous Balance Due | $[________________________________] |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $[________________________________] |
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 18-17-701, you are hereby given FIVE (5) DAYS from the date rent became due (rent was due on [__/__/____]) to pay the full amount owed. If you fail to pay within this five-day period, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement.
DEADLINE TO PAY: [__/__/____]
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Payment shall be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Other: [________________]
Payment shall be delivered to: [________________________________]
During the hours of: [________________________________]
FAILURE TO COMPLY:
If you fail to pay the full amount due within five (5) days from the date rent was due, the rental agreement will terminate, and the landlord may commence civil eviction proceedings pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304 (unlawful detainer, 3-day notice) or criminal proceedings pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101 (10-day notice).
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
NOTICE 2: THREE-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (UNLAWFUL DETAINER)
ARKANSAS STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 18-60-304
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
THREE-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE - UNLAWFUL DETAINER
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are unlawfully detaining possession of the above-described premises.
GROUNDS FOR THIS NOTICE:
☐ Nonpayment of rent in the amount of $[________________________________]
☐ Holding over after expiration of lease term
☐ Holding over after termination of tenancy
☐ Other: [________________________________]
DEMAND TO VACATE:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 18-60-304, you are hereby given THREE (3) DAYS written notice to vacate the premises.
DEADLINE TO VACATE: [__/__/____]
FAILURE TO COMPLY:
If you fail to vacate the premises within three (3) days after service of this notice, the landlord will file an unlawful detainer action in court to recover possession of the premises, plus unpaid rent, court costs, and attorney's fees as permitted by law.
After you receive a court summons, you have five (5) days to file a written objection to the eviction. If you do not file an objection, the court may enter judgment against you.
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 3: FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (LEASE VIOLATION)
ARKANSAS STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 18-17-701(a)(1)
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT
You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your rental agreement and/or applicable law. The specific acts and/or omissions constituting the noncompliance are as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S):
☐ Unauthorized occupant(s): [________________________________]
☐ Unauthorized pet(s): [________________________________]
☐ Excessive noise/disturbance on: [________________________________]
☐ Damage to property: [________________________________]
☐ Failure to maintain premises: [________________________________]
☐ Violation of health/safety codes: [________________________________]
☐ Noncompliance materially affecting health and safety
☐ Other lease violation: [________________________________]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:
Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]
DEMAND TO CURE:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 18-17-701(a)(1), you are hereby given FOURTEEN (14) DAYS from receipt of this notice to cure/remedy the above-described violation(s).
DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]
REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
FAILURE TO COMPLY:
If the noncompliance is not remedied within fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice, the rental agreement shall terminate on [__/__/____], and you must vacate the premises. The landlord may then commence legal proceedings to recover possession.
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 4: TEN-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (CRIMINAL EVICTION)
ARKANSAS STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 18-16-101
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
TEN-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you must vacate the above-described premises.
GROUNDS FOR THIS NOTICE:
☐ Nonpayment of rent
☐ Expiration of lease term
☐ Termination of month-to-month tenancy
☐ Other lawful grounds: [________________________________]
DEMAND TO VACATE:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 18-16-101, you are hereby given TEN (10) DAYS written notice to leave the rental premises.
DEADLINE TO VACATE: [__/__/____]
WARNING - CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCES:
Under Arkansas law (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101), if you fail to leave the rental premises within the ten-day notice period, you may be guilty of a misdemeanor. If convicted, the court may fine you up to $25 for each day you remain in the rental after the notice has expired.
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 5: NOTICE OF LEASE TERMINATION (END OF TERM)
ARKANSAS NOTICE OF TERMINATION
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY
☐ LANDLORD-INITIATED TERMINATION
☐ TENANT-INITIATED TERMINATION
Dear [________________________________]:
This letter serves as formal notice to terminate the tenancy at the above-referenced property.
TYPE OF TENANCY:
☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy - Seven (7) days' written notice required
☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy - Thirty (30) days' written notice required (one full rental period)
☐ Fixed-Term Lease - Lease expires on [__/__/____]
TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]
REASON FOR TERMINATION (if applicable):
☐ End of lease term
☐ Non-renewal of periodic tenancy
☐ Sale of property
☐ Landlord or family member moving in
☐ Major renovation/rehabilitation
☐ Other: [________________________________]
MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:
- Remove all personal belongings by the termination date
- Return all keys, garage door openers, and access devices to: [________________________________]
- Leave the premises in clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted
- Remove all trash and debris
- Disconnect utilities in your name as of [__/__/____]
- Provide forwarding address for security deposit return
SECURITY DEPOSIT:
Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305, your security deposit (less any lawful deductions) and an itemized statement will be mailed to your forwarding address within sixty (60) days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession.
FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT:
Please provide your forwarding address in writing:
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 6: NOTICE OF ENTRY (INSPECTION/REPAIRS)
ARKANSAS NOTICE OF ENTRY
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S INTENT TO ENTER PREMISES
You are hereby notified that the landlord or landlord's authorized agent intends to enter your rental unit.
DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]
TIME OF ENTRY: Between [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM and [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
PURPOSE OF ENTRY:
☐ Routine inspection
☐ Make repairs: [________________________________]
☐ Make improvements or alterations
☐ Supply agreed services
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective tenants
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective purchasers
☐ Exhibit unit to contractors/workmen
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector inspection
☐ Other: [________________________________]
PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:
Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Under Arkansas law, while there is no specific statutory notice requirement for landlord entry, reasonable notice (typically 24 hours) should be provided except in cases of emergency. Entry should be at reasonable times.
TENANT'S PRESENCE:
☐ Your presence is requested
☐ Your presence is not required
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have questions or need to reschedule, please contact:
Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 7: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE
ARKANSAS NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE
Dear [________________________________]:
This letter serves as official notice that your monthly rent will be increased as detailed below.
CURRENT RENT INFORMATION:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Current Monthly Rent | $[________________________________] |
| Current Lease Type | ☐ Month-to-Month ☐ Week-to-Week |
NEW RENT INFORMATION:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Monthly Rent | $[________________________________] |
| Rent Increase Amount | $[________________________________] |
| Percentage Increase | [____]% |
| Effective Date | [__/__/____] |
NOTICE PERIOD:
Under Arkansas law, landlords must provide at least one full rental period's notice before raising rent.
☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least thirty (30) days (one rental period) before the effective date of the rent increase.
☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least seven (7) days (one rental period) before the effective date of the rent increase.
ACCEPTANCE:
If you wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, no action is required. Your continued occupancy after the effective date will constitute acceptance of the new rent amount.
DECLINING THE INCREASE:
If you do not wish to pay the increased rent, you must provide written notice of your intent to terminate your tenancy in accordance with the notice requirements of your rental agreement and Arkansas law.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Beginning [__/__/____], rent payments of $[________________________________] shall be due on the [____] day of each month.
Payment shall be made to: [________________________________]
Payment address: [________________________________]
Accepted payment methods: [________________________________]
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 8: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION LETTER
ARKANSAS SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPOSITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 18-16-305
Date: [__/__/____]
TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AR ZIP: [____]
TENANCY INFORMATION:
Lease Start Date: [__/__/____]
Lease End Date: [__/__/____]
Date Possession Returned: [__/__/____]
Keys Returned: ☐ Yes ☐ No
SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Received | $[________________________________] |
| Pet Deposit (if applicable) | $[________________________________] |
| TOTAL DEPOSIT HELD | $[________________________________] |
ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:
| Item | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Rent | Period: [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Late Fees | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Cleaning | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Carpet Cleaning/Replacement | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Wall Repairs/Painting | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Appliance Repair/Replacement | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Window/Blind Repair | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Lock/Key Replacement | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Trash Removal | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Yard/Landscaping | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Other: [________________] | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Other: [________________] | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| TOTAL DEDUCTIONS | $[________________________________] |
DEPOSIT DISPOSITION:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Deposit Held | $[________________________________] |
| Less: Total Deductions | $[________________________________] |
| AMOUNT DUE TO TENANT | $[________________________________] |
☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________________________________]
☐ Full deposit applied to amounts owed; no refund due
☐ Deposit insufficient; tenant owes additional $[________________________________]
ARKANSAS LAW NOTICE:
Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 18-16-304 and § 18-16-305:
- Maximum Security Deposit: Two (2) months' rent (applies to landlords with more than 5 rental units, or any landlord using a property manager)
- Return Deadline: Sixty (60) days after termination of tenancy and delivery of possession
- Itemization Required: Yes, written itemized statement of deductions required
NOTE: The security deposit limit of two months' rent applies only to landlords who own more than five rental units and any landlord who hires someone else to manage the property (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-303).
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTICE 9: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE
ARKANSAS MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE
Date of Notice: [__/__/____]
TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
NOTICE OF MOVE-OUT INSPECTION
Dear [________________________________]:
As your tenancy is scheduled to end on [__/__/____], we are writing to inform you of the move-out inspection process.
INSPECTION DETAILS:
Proposed Inspection Date: [__/__/____]
Proposed Inspection Time: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
YOUR RIGHT TO BE PRESENT:
You have the right to be present during the move-out inspection. If you wish to attend, please confirm your availability.
☐ I wish to be present at the inspection
☐ I do not wish to be present at the inspection
SCHEDULING:
If the proposed date/time does not work for you, please contact us to reschedule:
Contact Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
PLEASE RESPOND BY: [__/__/____]
MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:
Kitchen:
☐ Clean stove, oven, and range hood
☐ Clean refrigerator inside and out
☐ Clean dishwasher
☐ Clean countertops and cabinets (inside and out)
☐ Clean sink and disposal
☐ Clean floors
Bathrooms:
☐ Clean toilet, tub, shower, and sink
☐ Clean mirrors and fixtures
☐ Clean floors
☐ Remove mold/mildew
General (All Rooms):
☐ Patch small nail holes (per lease terms)
☐ Clean all light fixtures
☐ Clean windows and window sills
☐ Clean blinds/window coverings
☐ Vacuum carpets/clean floors
☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Remove all trash and debris
Exterior (if applicable):
☐ Mow lawn
☐ Remove weeds
☐ Clean patio/balcony/deck
☐ Remove all personal items from yard
ITEMS TO RETURN:
☐ All keys (quantity: [____])
☐ Garage door opener(s) (quantity: [____])
☐ Mailbox key
☐ Pool/amenity access cards
☐ Parking permits
☐ Other: [________________________________]
Return items to: [________________________________]
FORWARDING ADDRESS:
Please provide your forwarding address for security deposit return:
New Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:
________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR LANDLORD NOTICES
STATE OF ARKANSAS
I, [________________________________], being duly sworn, hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the following notice:
TYPE OF NOTICE SERVED:
☐ Five-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
☐ Three-Day Notice to Vacate (Unlawful Detainer)
☐ Fourteen-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (Lease Violation)
☐ Ten-Day Notice to Vacate (Criminal Eviction)
☐ Notice of Lease Termination
☐ Notice of Entry
☐ Notice of Rent Increase
☐ Security Deposit Itemization Letter
☐ Move-Out Inspection Notice
☐ Other: [________________________________]
SERVED UPON:
Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Property Address: [________________________________], Arkansas [____]
METHOD OF SERVICE:
☐ Personal Service: Delivered directly to tenant at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [________________________________]
☐ Delivery to Adult Resident: Delivered to [________________________________],
an adult residing at the premises, at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
☐ Posting: Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
☐ Certified Mail: Mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested
Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]
☐ First-Class Mail: Mailed via first-class mail
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]
DECLARATION:
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Arkansas that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on [__/__/____] at [________________________________], Arkansas.
________________________________________
Signature of Person Who Served Notice
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
ARKANSAS LANDLORD-TENANT LAW QUICK REFERENCE
Key Notice Periods:
| Notice Type | Time Required | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Rent or Quit | 5 days from due date | Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 |
| Unlawful Detainer (civil) | 3 days | Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304 |
| Cure Lease Violation | 14 days | Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701(a)(1) |
| Criminal Eviction | 10 days | Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101 |
| Terminate Week-to-Week | 7 days | Common law/Lease terms |
| Terminate Month-to-Month | 30 days | Common law/Lease terms |
| Security Deposit Return | 60 days | Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305 |
| Rent Increase | One rental period | Lease terms |
Security Deposit Rules:
- Maximum Amount: Two (2) months' rent (for landlords with 5+ units or using property manager)
- Return Deadline: 60 days after termination and delivery of possession
- Itemization Required: Yes
- Allowable Deductions: Unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, other amounts owed
Arkansas Eviction Options:
- Civil Eviction (Unlawful Detainer): 3-day notice, faster process
- Criminal Eviction: 10-day notice, tenant faces misdemeanor if doesn't vacate
This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Arkansas landlord-tenant laws are subject to change. Consult with an Arkansas-licensed attorney for specific legal matters.
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Last updated: February 2026