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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 3 - SECURITY DEPOSITS (§§ 18-16-301 — 18-16-306) › Section 18-16-306 - Remedies

(a)
(1)
If the landlord fails to comply with this subchapter, the tenant may recover:
(A)
The property and money due him or her;
(B)
Damages in an amount equal to two (2) times the amount wrongfully withheld;
(C)
Costs; and
(D)
Reasonable attorney's fees.
(2)
However, the landlord shall be liable only for costs and the sum erroneously withheld if the landlord shows by the preponderance of the evidence that his or her noncompliance:
(A)
Resulted from an error which occurred despite the existence of procedures reasonably designed to avoid such errors; or
(B)
Was based on a good faith dispute as to the amount due.
(b)
This section does not preclude the landlord or tenant from any other relief to which either may be lawfully entitled.
Acts 1979, No. 531, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 50-528.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-401 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Default" means the failure to timely perform an obligation of a rental agreement;
(2)
"Electronic mail" means an electronic message, a file, data, or other information that is transmitted:
(A)
Between two (2) or more computers, computer networks, or electronic terminals; or
(B)
Within or between computer networks;
(3)
"Electronic mail address" means a destination commonly expressed as a string of characters to which electronic mail may be sent or delivered;
(4)
"Last known address" means the address or electronic mail address provided by the occupant in:
(A)
The rental agreement; or
(B)
A subsequent written notice of a change of address;
(5)
"Leased space" means individual storage space at a self-service storage facility that is rented to an occupant under a rental agreement;
(6)
"Net proceeds" means the proceeds from the sale authorized upon a default under this subchapter after deduction for:
(A)
Expenses incurred by the operator to exercise its rights under this subchapter, including without limitation attorney's fees, auctioneers' fees, postage, and publication costs;
(B)
The debt owed by the occupant to the operator for leased space; and
(C)
Charges related to preserving, assembling, advertising, and selling personal property under this subchapter;
(7)
"Occupant" means a person or entity entitled to the use of leased space at a self-service storage facility under a rental agreement;
(8)
(A)
"Operator" means:
(i)
The owner, operator, lessor, or sublessor of a self-service storage facility;
(ii)
An agent of the owner operator, lessor, or sublessor of a self-service storage facility; or
(iii)
Any other person authorized to manage a self-service storage facility.
(B)
"Operator" does not include a warehouseman, unless the operator issues a warehouse receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title for storing personal property;
(9)
(A)
"Personal property" means movable property not affixed to land.
(B)
"Personal property" includes without limitation goods, wares, merchandise, motor vehicles, watercraft, and household items and furnishings;
(10)
"Rental agreement" means a written agreement that establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, or rules concerning the use and occupancy of a self-service storage facility; and
(11)
"Self-service storage facility" means real property used for renting or leasing leased space in which an occupant stores and removes personal property on a self-service basis.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 364,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1987, No. 576, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-402 - Operator's lien on stored property

(a)
(1)
An operator of a self-service storage facility has a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, or other charges and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale or removal from a self-service storage facility under this subchapter.
(2)
If the personal property is a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft, the lien shall include fees and expenses reasonably incurred by an operator to remove the personal property from a self-service storage facility under this subchapter.
(b)
The lien provided for in this section attaches as of the date the personal property is brought to the self-service storage facility and shall be superior to any other lien or security interest except the following:
(1)
A lien which is perfected and recorded in Arkansas in the name of the occupant, either in the county of the occupant's last known address or in the county where the self-service storage facility is located, prior to the date of the rental agreement;
(2)
Any tax lien; and
(3)
Any lienholder with a perfected security interest in the property.
(c)
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit the occupant, operator, lienholder, or any other person or entity claiming an interest in the property stored in the leased space from applying to a court of competent jurisdiction to determine the validity of the lien or its priority.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 348,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1987, No. 576, §§ 3, 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-403 - Use for residential purposes

(a)
An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes.
(b)
An occupant may not use a leased space for residential purposes.
Acts 1987, No. 576, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-404 - Notice of lien

A rental agreement shall contain a statement in bold type advising the occupant:
(1)
Of the existence of the lien; and
(2)
That property stored in the leased space may be sold or removed to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 348,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1987, No. 576, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-405 - Access to leased space - Care of property

(a)
If an occupant is in default, the operator may deny the occupant access to the leased space.
(b)
(1)
The exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in the leased self-service storage space remains vested in the occupant unless:
(A)
The rental agreement specifically provides otherwise;
(B)
A lien sale is conducted by the operator under this subchapter; or
(C)
The personal property is a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft that is removed from the self-service storage facility by an operator of a tow vehicle.
(2)
Entry of the leased space by the operator for the purpose of complying with this subchapter shall not constitute conversion nor impose any responsibility for the care, custody, and control of any of the personal property stored.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 348,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1987, No. 576, §§ 4, 5; 1991, No. 786, § 28.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-406 - Default - Right to sell or remove property

(a)
If the occupant is in default for more than forty-five (45) days, the operator may enforce the lien by selling the personal property stored in the leased space at a public sale for cash.
(b)
(1)
If the personal property subject to the lien is a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft, and the occupant is in default for at least sixty (60) days, the operator may remove the personal property instead of selling the property under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
If a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft is removed by a towing operator, the operator is not liable for the personal property or any damages to the personal property once the towing operator takes possession of the personal property.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 348,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1987, No. 576, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-408 - Disposition of sale proceeds

(a)
Proceeds from the sale shall be applied to satisfy the lien, and any surplus shall be disbursed as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
If a sale is held under this subchapter, the operator shall:
(1)
Satisfy the lien from the proceeds of the sale; and
(2)
Hold the balance, if any, for delivery on demand to the occupant or any other recorded lienholders. If demand is not made within two (2) years after the date of the sale, the surplus shall escheat to the county.
Acts 1987, No. 576, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-409 - Notices - Method of delivery

(a)
Unless otherwise specifically provided, all notices required by this subchapter shall be sent by first class mail with certificate of mailing.
(b)
(1)
Notices sent to the operator shall be sent to the self-service storage facility where the occupant's property is stored.
(2)
Notices to the occupant shall be sent to the occupant at the occupant's last known address.
(3)
Notices shall be deemed delivered when deposited with the United States Postal Service, properly addressed as provided in §
18-16-407(b)
with postage prepaid.
Acts 1987, No. 576, § 4; 2011, No. 189, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-410 - Limits on value of stored property

If the rental agreement contains a specified limit on the value of property allowed to be stored in an occupant's storage space, the operator is not liable for a loss or damages to the property stored in the occupant's storage space that exceeds the specified limit.
Added by Act 2013, No. 364,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-411 - Conditions and limitations for imposing late fees

(a)
If the amount of a late fee and the conditions for imposing a late fee are stated in the rental agreement or in an addendum to the rental agreement, the operator may impose a late fee on the occupant for each month the occupant does not pay rent when due that does not exceed the greater of:
(1)
Thirty dollars ($30.00) per month; or
(2)
Twenty percent (20%) of the amount of monthly rent.
(b)
Expenses incurred as a result of rent collection or lien enforcement by an operator may be charged to the occupant in addition to the late fees permitted by this section.
Added by Act 2013, No. 364,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-412 - Disposal of personal information - Definition

(a)
(1)
As used in this section, "personal information" means information relating to a client, a customer, or a person with whom the occupant does business that readily identifies that person or is closely associated with the person, including without limitation a person's:
(A)
Social Security number;
(B)
Credit or debit card information;
(C)
Bank account number;
(D)
Medical information; or
(E)
Passport information.
(2)
"Personal information" does not include information that readily identifies or is closely associated with the occupant of the leased self-service storage space.
(b)
If the operator has a reasonable belief that the leased self-service storage space contains personal information relating to clients, customers, or others with whom the occupant does business, the operator may, after an occupant is in default for a period of more than forty-five (45) days, inspect the contents of a leased self-service storage space to investigate for the presence of personal information without any liability to the occupant or any other person who claims an interest in the personal information.
(c)
The operator:
(1)
Shall not sell the personal information under §
18-16-406
; and
(2)
Shall destroy the personal information.
(d)
An operator who complies with subsections (b) and (c) of this section is not liable to the occupant or any other person who claims an interest in the personal information.
Added by Act 2017, No. 628,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 4 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (§§ 18-16-401 — 18-16-413) › Section 18-16-413 - Sale of a vehicle

A self-service storage facility may sell a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state using the procedure for the sale of a vehicle as provided in §§
27-50-1202
and
27-50-1208
-
27-50-1210
.
Added by Act 2017, No. 738,§ 1, eff. 3/29/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-501 - Common nuisance - Criminal offense

Any tenant who uses or allows another person to use the tenant's leased premises as a common nuisance as defined by §
5-74-109(b)
or §
16-105-402
or for a criminal offense as identified in §
18-16-502
may be evicted by the prosecuting attorney of the county, the city attorney of the city, the landlord, the premises owner, or the agent for the premises owner pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-502 - Gambling - Prostitution - Alcohol

For purposes of this subchapter, any tenant who engages in or allows another person to engage in illegal gambling under §
5-66-107
, prostitution as defined by §
5-70-102
, or the unlawful sale of alcohol as defined by §
3-3-205
on the tenant's leased premises shall be subject to the eviction procedures established by this subchapter.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-503 - Complaint - Jurisdiction - Definition

(a)
The prosecuting attorney of the county, the city attorney of the city, the landlord, the premises owner, or the agent for the premises owner may file a complaint in the office of the clerk of the court for the eviction of any tenant who has used or has allowed another person to use the tenant's leased premises for use as a common nuisance as defined by §
5-74-109(b)
or §
16-105-402
or for a criminal offense as identified in §
18-16-502
.
(b)
A civil action under this subchapter is cognizable before the:
(1)
Circuit court of any county in which an act described in §
18-16-501
or §
18-16-502
is committed; and
(2)
District court with jurisdiction concurrent with the jurisdiction of the circuit court if permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court.
(c)
As used in this subchapter, "court" means:
(1)
A circuit court; and
(2)
If permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court, a district court.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-504 - Form of complaint

A complaint filed under this subchapter shall state the name of the tenant or tenants to be evicted, the location of the leased premises, and the basis for which eviction is authorized under this subchapter.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-506 - Written objection

(a)
If within five (5) days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, following service of this summons, complaint, and notice seeking a writ of possession against the defendants named in the complaint the defendant or defendants have not filed a written objection to the claim for a writ of possession made by the plaintiff in his or her complaint, the clerk of the court shall immediately issue a writ of possession directed to the sheriff of the county or the police chief of the city commanding him or her to cause the defendant or defendants to vacate the property described in the complaint without delay, which the sheriff or police chief shall execute in the manner described in §
18-16-507
.
(b)
(1)
If a written objection to the claim of the plaintiff for a writ of possession is filed by the defendant or defendants within five (5) days after the date of service of the notice, summons, and complaint as provided for in this section, the plaintiff shall obtain a date for the hearing of the plaintiff's demand for a writ of possession of the property described in the complaint after the defendant or defendants have timely answered the complaint.
(2)
(A)
If a hearing described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section is required, at the hearing the plaintiff shall present evidence sufficient to make a prima facie case of the criminal activity that has been facilitated at the property described in the complaint.
(B)
The defendant or defendants shall be entitled to present evidence in rebuttal of the plaintiff's case.
(3)
If the court decides upon all the evidence that the plaintiff is entitled to a writ of possession under state law, then the court shall order the clerk of the court to immediately issue a writ of possession to the sheriff of the county or the police chief of the city to evict the defendant or defendants, as provided for in §
18-16-507
.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-508 - Costs and attorney's fees - Damages

(a)
(1)
A court granting relief under this subchapter may order in addition to any other costs provided by law the payment by the defendant or defendants to the plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of the action. In such cases, multiple defendants are jointly and severally liable for any payment so ordered.
(2)
Any costs or attorney's fees collected from the defendants shall be remitted to the plaintiff. If the plaintiff is the city attorney, the costs shall be remitted to the city general fund. If the plaintiff is the prosecuting attorney, the costs shall be remitted to the county general fund.
(b)
A proceeding brought under this subchapter for eviction of the defendants and occupants of the premises does not preclude the owner or landlord from recovering monetary damages for rent, repairs, or any other incidental damages up to the date of eviction of the defendants and occupants from the premises in a civil action.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 16 - LANDLORD AND TENANT (§§ 18-16-101 — 18-16-509) › Subchapter 5 - TENANT LIABILITY - EVICTION (§§ 18-16-501 — 18-16-509) › Section 18-16-509 - Immunity from civil liability

For any action or threatened action taken to enforce a right or remedy provided by this subchapter, a landlord, a premises owner, an agent or attorney for the premises owner, and a real estate licensee as defined in §
17-42-103
are immune from civil liability for the breach of an express or implied covenant concerning the possession or quiet enjoyment of the leased premises.
Acts 2009, No. 464, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 1 - TITLE, CONSTRUCTION, APPLICATION, AND SUBJECT MATTER OF CHAPTER (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-104) › Section 18-17-101 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Residential Landlord - Tenant Act of 2007".
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 1 - TITLE, CONSTRUCTION, APPLICATION, AND SUBJECT MATTER OF CHAPTER (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-104) › Section 18-17-102 - Purposes - Rules of construction

(a)
This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.
(b)
Underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are:
(1)
To simplify, clarify, modernize, and revise the law governing rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants; and
(2)
To encourage landlords and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 1 - TITLE, CONSTRUCTION, APPLICATION, AND SUBJECT MATTER OF CHAPTER (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-104) › Section 18-17-103 - Administration of remedies - Enforcement

(a)
The remedies provided by this chapter shall be administered so that an aggrieved party may recover appropriate damages.
(b)
Any right or obligation declared by this chapter is enforceable by action unless the provision declaring it specifies a different and limited effect.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2011, No. 271, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 1 - TITLE, CONSTRUCTION, APPLICATION, AND SUBJECT MATTER OF CHAPTER (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-104) › Section 18-17-104 - Settlement of disputed claim or right

A claim or right arising under this chapter or on a rental agreement, if disputed in good faith, may be settled by agreement.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 2 - SCOPE AND JURISDICTION (§§ 18-17-201 — 18-17-203) › Section 18-17-201 - Territorial application

This chapter applies to, regulates, and determines rights, obligations, and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a dwelling unit located within this state.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 2 - SCOPE AND JURISDICTION (§§ 18-17-201 — 18-17-203) › Section 18-17-202 - Exclusions from application of chapter

The following arrangements are not governed by this chapter:
(1)
Residence at an institution, public or private, if incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious, or similar service;
(2)
Occupancy under a contract of sale of a dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, if the occupant is the purchaser or a person who succeeds to his or her interest;
(3)
Occupancy by a member or a fraternal or social organization in the portion of a structure operated for the benefit of the organization;
(4)
Transient occupancy in a hotel, motel, or other accommodations subject to any sales tax on lodging;
(5)
Occupancy by an employee of a landlord whose right to occupancy is conditional upon employment in and about the premises;
(6)
Occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit or a holder of a proprietary lease in a cooperative;
(7)
Occupancy under a rental agreement covering the premises used by the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes; and
(8)
Residence, whether temporary or not, at a public or private charitable or emergency protective shelter.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 2 - SCOPE AND JURISDICTION (§§ 18-17-201 — 18-17-203) › Section 18-17-203 - Jurisdiction and service of process

The district court or appropriate court of this state shall exercise jurisdiction over any landlord with respect to any conduct in this state governed by this chapter or with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this chapter.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION - NOTICE (§§ 18-17-301 — 18-17-303) › Section 18-17-302 - Obligation of good faith

Every duty under this chapter and every act that shall be performed as a condition precedent to the exercise of a right or remedy under this chapter imposes an obligation of good faith in its performances or enforcement.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION - NOTICE (§§ 18-17-301 — 18-17-303) › Section 18-17-303 - Notice

(a)
(1)
A person has notice of a fact if:
(A)
The person has actual knowledge of it;
(B)
The person has received a notice or notification of it; or
(C)
From all the facts and circumstances known to him or her at the time in question, he or she has reason to know that it exists.
(2)
A person knows or has knowledge of a fact if he or she has actual knowledge of it.
(b)
(1)
A person notifies or gives a notice or notification to another person by taking steps reasonably calculated to inform the other in ordinary course whether or not the other actually comes to know of it.
(2)
A person receives a notice or notification when:
(A)
It comes to his or her attention; or
(B)
In the case of the landlord, it is delivered at the place of business of the landlord through which the rental agreement was made or at any place held out by the landlord as the place for receipt of the communication; or
(C)
(i)
In the case of the tenant, it is delivered in hand to the tenant or mailed by registered or certified mail to the tenant at the place held out by him or her as the place for receipt of the communication, or in the absence of the designation, to the tenant's last known place of residence.
(ii)
Proof of mailing pursuant to this subsection constitutes notice without proof of receipt.
(c)
Notice, knowledge, or a notice or notification received by an organization is effective for a particular transaction from the time it is brought to the attention of the individual conducting that transaction, and in any event from the time it would have been brought to the individual's attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence.
(d)
The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by reference to the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§ 18-17-401) › Section 18-17-401 - Terms and conditions of rental agreement

(a)
A landlord and a tenant may include in a rental agreement terms and conditions not prohibited by this chapter or other rule of law, including, but not limited to, rent, term of the agreement, and other provisions governing the rights and obligations of the parties.
(b)
(1)
Rent is payable without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon by the parties.
(2)
Unless the tenant is otherwise notified in writing, rent is payable at the dwelling unit and periodic rent is payable at the beginning of any term of one (1) month or less and otherwise in equal monthly installments at the beginning of each month.
(c)
Unless the rental agreement fixes a definite term, the tenancy is week to week in case of a roomer who pays weekly rent and in all other cases month to month.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 5 - LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS (§§ 18-17-501 — 18-17-502) › Section 18-17-501 - Security deposits

Section
18-16-301
et seq. shall determine:
(1)
Whether a security deposit is required under this chapter; and
(2)
The rights, duties, and remedies of a landlord and tenant concerning a security deposit.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 482, § 4; 2009, No. 559, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 6 - TENANT OBLIGATIONS (§§ 18-17-601 — 18-17-603) › Section 18-17-601 - Tenant to maintain dwelling unit

A tenant shall:
(1)
Comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety;
(2)
Keep the dwelling unit and that part of the premises that he or she uses reasonably safe and reasonably clean;
(3)
Dispose from his or her dwelling unit all ashes, garbage, rubbish, and other waste in a reasonably clean and safe manner;
(4)
Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant reasonably clean;
(5)
Use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other facilities and appliances, including elevators in the premises;
(6)
Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so who is on the premises with the tenant's permission or who is allowed access to the premises by the tenant;
(7)
Conduct himself or herself and require other persons on the premises with the tenant's permission or who are allowed access to the premises by the tenant to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb other tenant's peaceful enjoyment of the premises; and
(8)
Comply with the lease and rules that are enforceable pursuant to this subchapter.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 6 - TENANT OBLIGATIONS (§§ 18-17-601 — 18-17-603) › Section 18-17-602 - Access

(a)
A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, investigate possible rule or lease violations, investigate possible criminal activity, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors.
(b)
A tenant shall not change locks on the dwelling unit without the permission of the landlord.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 6 - TENANT OBLIGATIONS (§§ 18-17-601 — 18-17-603) › Section 18-17-603 - Tenant to use and occupy

Unless otherwise agreed, a tenant shall occupy his or her dwelling unit only as a dwelling unit and shall not conduct or permit any illegal activities thereon.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 7 - LANDLORD REMEDIES (§§ 18-17-701 — 18-17-707) › Section 18-17-701 - Noncompliance with rental agreement - Failure to pay rent - Removal of evicted tenant's personal property

(a)
(1)
Except as provided in this chapter, if there is a noncompliance by the tenant with the rental agreement, the landlord may deliver a written notice to the tenant specifying the acts and omissions constituting the noncompliance and that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date not less than fourteen (14) days after receipt of the notice, if the noncompliance is not remedied in fourteen (14) days.
(2)
The rental agreement shall terminate as provided in the notice unless the noncompliance is remediable by repairs or otherwise and the tenant adequately remedies the noncompliance before the date specified in the notice.
(b)
If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent within five (5) days from the date due, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in this chapter, the landlord may recover actual damages and obtain injunctive relief, judgments, or evictions in circuit court or district court without posting bond for any noncompliance by the tenant with the rental agreement.
(2)
If the tenant's noncompliance is willful other than nonpayment of rent, the landlord may recover reasonable attorney's fees, provided the landlord is represented by an attorney.
(3)
If the tenant's nonpayment of rent is not in good faith, the landlord is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, provided the landlord is represented by an attorney.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 482, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 7 - LANDLORD REMEDIES (§§ 18-17-701 — 18-17-707) › Section 18-17-702 - Noncompliance affecting health and safety

(a)
(1)
If there is noncompliance by the tenant with §
18-17-601
materially affecting health and safety that may be remedied by repair, replacement of a damaged item, or cleaning, and the tenant fails to comply as promptly as conditions require in case of emergency or within fourteen (14) days after written notice by the landlord specifying the noncompliance and requesting that the tenant remedy it within that period of time, the landlord may enter the dwelling unit and cause the work to be done in a workmanlike manner.
(2)
The tenant shall reimburse the landlord for the cost of the work.
(3)
In addition, the landlord shall have the remedies available under this chapter.
(b)
If there is noncompliance by the tenant with this chapter materially affecting health and safety other than as stated in subsection (a) of this section, and the tenant fails to comply as promptly as conditions require in case of emergency or within fourteen (14) days after written notice by the landlord if it is not an emergency, specifying the noncompliance and requesting that the tenant remedy within that period of time, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 482, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 7 - LANDLORD REMEDIES (§§ 18-17-701 — 18-17-707) › Section 18-17-703 - Remedy after termination

If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord has a right to possession and for rent and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement and reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 7 - LANDLORD REMEDIES (§§ 18-17-701 — 18-17-707) › Section 18-17-704 - Periodic tenancy - Holdover remedies

(a)
The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least seven (7) days before the termination date specified in the notice.
(b)
The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty (30) days before the termination date specified in the notice.
(c)
(1)
If the tenant remains in possession without the landlord's consent after expiration of the term of the rental agreement or its termination, the landlord may bring an action for possession.
(2)
If the holdover is not in good faith, the landlord may recover reasonable attorney's fees.
(3)
If the tenant's holdover is a willful violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rental agreement, the landlord may also recover an amount not more than three (3) months periodic rent or twice the actual damages sustained by him or her, whichever is greater and reasonable attorney's fees.
(4)
If the landlord consents to the tenant's continued occupancy, §
18-17-401(c)
applies.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 7 - LANDLORD REMEDIES (§§ 18-17-701 — 18-17-707) › Section 18-17-705 - Landlord remedies for refusal of access to rental property

(a)
If the tenant refuses to allow lawful access, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief in district court without posting bond to compel access or terminate the rental agreement.
(b)
In either case the landlord may recover actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 7 - LANDLORD REMEDIES (§§ 18-17-701 — 18-17-707) › Section 18-17-706 - Payment of rent into court

In any action in which the landlord sues for possession and the tenant raises defenses or counterclaims under this chapter or the rental agreement:
(1)
(A)
(i)
The tenant shall pay the landlord all rent that becomes due after the issuance of a written order requiring the tenant to vacate or show cause as rent becomes due.
(ii)
The landlord shall provide the tenant with a written receipt for each payment except when the tenant pays by check.
(B)
Rent shall not be abated for a condition caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of his or her family, or other person on the premises with his or her permission or who is allowed access to the premises by the tenant;
(2)
The tenant shall pay the landlord all rent allegedly owed before the issuance of the order, provided that in lieu of the payment the tenant may be allowed to submit to the court a receipt or cancelled check, or both, indicating that payment has been made to the landlord;
(3)
(A)
Should the tenant not appear and show cause within ten (10) days, the court shall issue a writ of possession under this subchapter.
(B)
(i)
Should the tenant appear in response to the order and allege that rent due under subdivision (1) or (2) of this section has been paid, the court shall determine the issue.
(ii)
If the tenant has failed to comply with subdivision (1) or (2) of this section, the court shall issue a writ of possession and the landlord shall be placed in full possession of the premises by the sheriff; and
(4)
(A)
If the amount of rent due is found at final adjudication to be less than alleged by the landlord, judgment shall be entered for the amount found due to the landlord.
(B)
If the court finds at final adjudication that no rent is due and no damages are due the landlord, judgment shall be entered for the tenant.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 311, § 1; 2009, No. 482, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 8 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 18-17-801 — 18-17-802) › Section 18-17-801 - Severability

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this chapter that may be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 8 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 18-17-801 — 18-17-802) › Section 18-17-802 - Prior transactions

Transactions entered into before July 31, 2007, and not extended or renewed on or after that date, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from them remain valid and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by any statute or other law amended or repealed by this chapter as though the repeal or amendment had not occurred.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 9 - EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (§§ 18-17-901 — 18-17-913) › Section 18-17-901 - Grounds for eviction of tenant

(a)
A landlord or his or her agent may commence eviction proceedings against a tenant in a district court having jurisdiction over the eviction proceeding, when:
(1)
The tenant fails or refuses to pay the rent when due or when demanded;
(2)
The term of tenancy or occupancy has ended; or
(3)
The terms or conditions of the rental agreement have been violated.
(b)
For residential rental agreements, nonpayment of rent within five (5) days of the date due constitutes legal notice to the tenant that the landlord has the right to begin eviction proceedings under this chapter.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 311, § 3; 2009, No. 482, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 9 - EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (§§ 18-17-901 — 18-17-913) › Section 18-17-902 - Eviction proceeding

(a)
(1)
(A)
When grounds exist for eviction of a tenant under this subchapter, a landlord or his or her agent may commence an action for eviction by filing with a district court having jurisdiction a complaint and supporting affidavit of eviction that specifies the grounds for the eviction.
(B)
The supporting affidavit shall be signed by a person with personal knowledge of the grounds for eviction.
(2)
The fee for filing an action under this chapter by a complaint with supporting affidavit of eviction shall be as provided in §
16-17-705
.
(b)
Upon the filing by the landlord or his or her agent or attorney of a complaint and supporting affidavit of eviction, the district court shall issue an order requiring the tenant to vacate the occupied premises or to show cause why he or she should not be evicted by the court within ten (10) calendar days after the date of service of a copy of the order upon the tenant.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 311, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 9 - EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (§§ 18-17-901 — 18-17-913) › Section 18-17-903 - Service of order - Posting and mailing requirements

(a)
The copy of the order to vacate under §
18-17-902
may be served in the manner as is provided by law for the service of the summons in actions pending in the district court of this state.
(b)
When service in accordance with subsection (a) of this section has been unsuccessfully attempted and no person is found in possession of the premises, the copy of the order to vacate may be served by leaving it affixed to the most conspicuous part of the premises.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 311, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 18 - PROPERTY (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-61-106) › Subtitle 2 - REAL PROPERTY (§§ 18-11-101 — 18-17-913) › Chapter 17 - ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD - TENANT ACT OF 2007 (§§ 18-17-101 — 18-17-913) › Subchapter 9 - EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (§§ 18-17-901 — 18-17-913) › Section 18-17-904 - Tenant ejected on failure to show cause

If the tenant fails to appear and show cause within the ten-calendar-day period provided in §
18-17-902(b)
as directed by the order or at the court appointed hearing date, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff and direct the clerk to issue a writ of possession, and the tenant shall be evicted by the sheriff of the county.
Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 311, § 6; 2009, No. 482, § 9.