Little Rock, AR local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Arkansas landlord-tenant law and the Arkansas landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Partly. Owners or landlords of multifamily housing who are located outside Little Rock must have a designated representative in Little Rock and disclose that representative's identity and address annually when renewing their City business license. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Partly. Owners or landlords of multifamily housing who are located outside Little Rock must have a designated representative in Little Rock and disclose that representative's identity and address annually when renewing their City business license.
Verified Source: Little Rock Code § 8-588 (Ord. No. 22,467) (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
| Topic | Status | Subtopics done |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Partially researched | 1 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
Arkansas rules that also apply in Little Rock:
- Security deposit limit
- No more than 2 months' periodic rent. The deposit subchapter does not apply to individual owners (with family and their entities) who own 5 or fewer units, unless a third party manages the units for a fee. Verified Source: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-304, 18-16-303 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Arkansas security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Within 60 days after the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned, less unpaid rent and damages itemized in a written notice; mailing by first class mail to the last known address complies. Does not apply to individual owners of 5 or fewer units unless a third party manages them for a fee. Verified Source: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-305, 18-16-303 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Arkansas deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, repair, provide services, investigate lease violations or criminal activity, or show the unit. Ch. 18-17 sets no specific advance-notice period for entry. Verified Source: A.C.A. § 18-17-602(a) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Arkansas notice to enter page
- Late fees
- Ch. 18-17 sets no cap on late fees. Late charges are treated as part of 'rent'. If rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement. Verified Source: A.C.A. §§ 18-17-301(10), 18-17-701(b) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Arkansas late fees page
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