Arkansas Room Rental Agreement

Types of Room Rental Contracts

• Room rental agreements: Legally binding contracts between a landlord who lives in the home and a tenant who rents a room. 
• Roommate agreements: Written agreements between roommates, or co-tenants, outlining responsibilities like cleaning, common area rules, and guest rules. 

Breaching Contract

Failure to pay: Once a rent payment is late, Arkansas landlords may begin civil eviction proceedings and provide tenants with a 3-day Notice to Quit (Ark. Code § 18-17-901).

Lease violations: If a tenant violates the terms of their lease, Arkansas landlords may issue a “Cure or Quit” notice and allow the tenant 14 days to rectify the violation (Ark. Code § 18-17-701).

Lease abandonment: If a tenant chooses to end their lease early, they may be responsible for paying the remaining rent due for their lease.

Self-help evictions: Self-help evictions are illegal in the state of Arkansas. To evict a tenant, landlords must follow the proper legal procedures.

Room rental agreements in Arkansas typically favor landlords.

Landlord Room Access Laws

Immediate access: In the event of an emergency, Arkansas landlords can enter the rented room without providing notice.

Landlord harassment: Repeatedly entering a rented room without just cause can be considered a violation of a tenant’s right to privacy and landlord harassment. In this instance, a tenant may be able to break their lease and move out legally.

Advance notice: Arkansas laws do not specify any amount of notice that landlords must give to tenants to enter a rented room.

Create Your Arkansas Room Rental Agreement

Use a room rental agreement in Arkansas to promote transparency and ensure each roommate understands their duties. It’s a practical way to rent your room while setting clear expectations for everybody involved. TurboTenant has you covered!