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Arkansas Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent (landlords with 6+ properties or managed properties)
Return Deadline
60
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, and late fees.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    2 months' rent (landlords with 6+ properties or managed properties)

  2. Return Deadline

    60

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, and late fees.

Legal Citations

  • Ark. Code § 18-16-305