Arkansas Interest on deposits
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Arkansas?
No interest requirement. Neither the deposit subchapter (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-301 et seq.) sections reviewed nor ch. 18-17 require interest on security deposits.
Verified Source: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-303, 18-16-304, 18-16-305; ch. 18-17 · last checked 2026-10-23
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