Arkansas · Security deposit
How big can the deposit be in Arkansas?
Max 2 months' rent, if the landlord rents out 6 or more homes.
Why, and the exact law
Then it must come back within 60 days after you move, with a written list of anything kept.
From Arkansas security-deposit law (as described by the Arkansas Attorney General), read Oct 6, 2026. Show the law
“If you are required to pay a security deposit, you cannot be charged in excess of two months’ rent …”
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Arkansas security-deposit law (landlords renting six or more dwellings)
How big can the deposit be?
Max 2 months' rent, if the landlord rents out 6 or more homes.
Then it must come back within 60 days after you move, with a written list of anything kept.
Who it covers
- Exemptions: Landlords renting fewer than six dwellings; government-subsidized housing.
“If you are required to pay a security deposit, you cannot be charged in excess of two months’ rent …”
Arkansas security-deposit law (as described by the Arkansas Attorney General) · arkansasag.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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