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Landlord & Tenant Laws in Arkansas.
Arkansas landlord-tenant law includes a relatively simple residential security deposit statute governing the return deadline, written itemization of deductions, and the tenant's remedies for wrongful withholding. For most residential landlords, Arkansas requires deposit accounting and return within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession.
Last verified: 2026-04-06
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Filing Requirements
After the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession, the landlord generally has 60 days to return the balance of the deposit and provide a written itemization of any deductions.
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Key Arkansas Statutes
In Arkansas, a landlord generally must return the balance of a residential security deposit within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, together with an itemized statement of any deductions.
If a landlord wrongfully withholds a residential security deposit, Arkansas law may allow the tenant to recover the property and money due, together with damages and reasonable attorney's fees in the right case.
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