Arkansas Late Fee Laws
no statutory percentage capArkansas has no statutory percentage cap on late fees (16 of 51 US jurisdictions cap them), but fees must still be reasonable — courts can strike down excessive charges. The FAQ below covers any other statutory limits that apply.
Educational information: generated from our Arkansas law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Arkansas compares
16 of 51 US jurisdictions cap late fees by statute (as a percentage, dollar amount, or formula); the rest rely on reasonableness standards or set no limit. Here is how Arkansas compares with other states in our database.
| State | Late Fee Laws |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | no statutory percentage cap |
| California | no statutory percentage cap |
| Colorado | 5% of past-due rent or $50, whichever is greater |
| Connecticut | the lesser of 5% of rent or $5/day, up to $50 |
| Delaware | 5% of monthly rent |
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a limit on late fees in Arkansas?
- Arkansas sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. No statutory cap on late fees. 5-day grace period required before landlord can terminate lease for nonpayment.
- Is there a grace period before late fees in Arkansas?
- Only in limited cases — Arkansas's 5-day grace period applies only before the landlord can terminate the lease for nonpayment — it is not a general grace period before late fees (see the rent grace period guide for details).
- Can I dispute an excessive late fee in Arkansas?
- Yes. Fees that are disproportionate to the landlord's actual costs can be challenged as unreasonable penalties.
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