Make a Arkansas Eviction Notice

What are the Components of an Arkansas Eviction?

There are several types of Arkansas eviction notices. All of them have the same basic components:

• The legal name(s) of the tenant(s) who signed the lease and are legally required to uphold its terms
• The address of the rental property
• The date the eviction notice was created
• How the eviction notice was served on the tenant (referred to as proof of service or certificate of service)
• The contact information of the landlord or property manager
• The printed name and signature of the landlord or property manager

Arkansas eviction notices are also known as a notice to quit. The number of days a tenant is given to correct a violation or vacate the property depends on the reason the notice is issued. They may also require specific components in addition to the components above.

Arkansas 3-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent

A 3-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent is one of the most common eviction notices used in Arkansas. It gives the tenant three days to pay what they owe or to vacate the premises. Although it is a 3-day notice, it’s important for landlords and property managers to know that it cannot be sent until the tenant is five days late on their rent. So, it’s like the tenants receive eight days past the date the rent was due.

In addition to the basic components, this notice includes:

• The date the 3-day notice was created.
• The date the tenant was served.
• The month for which rent was not paid.
• The amount that is past due.
• The date by which the tenant must pay their rent or vacate.

Arkansas 14-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance

A 14-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance is issued for lease violations outside of non-payment of rent. The tenant has 14 days from the date of the notice to correct the violation or vacate the property. A 14-day notice must be in compliance with ACA § 18-17-901.

In addition to the basic component, this 14-day notice includes:

• A description of the violation(s) for which the notice is issued.
• The date that the notice was served.

Arkansas Lease Termination Letter – 30 Day Notice to Quit for Month-to-Month Tenancy

A 30-Day Notice to Quit for Month-to-Month Tenancies isn’t technically an eviction notice. When someone enters into a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord and the tenant may end the agreement if they give 30 days’ notice. That’s what this notice is used for. Your 30-day notice should comply with Arkansas law ACA § 18-17-704.

For this notice, it is important to give the date that the lease agreement was put into place and the date the lease will terminate (30-days).

Service of an Arkansas Eviction Notice

In Arkansas, the service of eviction notices is fairly simple. The tenant may be served in person by the landlord. If that’s not possible, the landlord may leave the notice on the front door where the tenant can easily see it.

What are the Legal Considerations of an Arkansas Eviction Notice?

An Arkansas eviction notice is the first step in the legal eviction process. Until a landlord properly and legally serves the right eviction notice, they may not be allowed to start a lawsuit against the tenant for forcible entry and detainer. Self-help evictions, such as changing the locks or removing the tenants’ belongings, are illegal evictions.

The eviction notice must list the proper amount of time as listed above. Additionally, Arkansas eviction notices must be properly served.

Eviction Information for Arkansas Tenants

If you receive an eviction notice, read it carefully. Call your landlord if you have any questions. If you have an eviction notice for a curable violation, such as non-payment of rent, be aware of the date by which you need to correct the issue. If you have an incurable violation, you are being told to leave the property by a certain date.

You could also contact a landlord-tenant lawyer if you have questions or if you’re concerned that the eviction isn’t legal. If you cannot afford a lawyer, contact a local law school to find out if they offer legal clinics that assist with such issues. You can also contact legal aid. Legal aid offices often provide assistance for tenants who meet a certain low-income requirement.

Eviction Information for Arkansas Landlords

Arkansas landlords must take eviction action that complies with Arkansas's eviction laws. If you don’t, you can put yourself at risk for a lawsuit and the tenant may not be required to leave the property. Eviction notices must be properly drafted and they must also be legally served. You can serve the tenant in person or you may serve them by putting the notice on their front door where it is easily seen. However, that is only done if you cannot serve the inmate in person.

An eviction notice is the first step that must be taken if you plan to file a lawsuit against the tenant.