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Arkansas Deposit Interest Rules

no interest required

Arkansas has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.

Educational information: generated from our Arkansas law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How Arkansas compares

14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Arkansas compares with other states in our database.

StateDeposit Interest Rules
Arkansasno interest required
Californiano interest required
Coloradono interest required
Connecticutinterest required
Delawareno interest required

Frequently asked questions

Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Arkansas?
No statewide statute requires it in Arkansas, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. For landlords with 6+ properties: max 2 months rent (unfurnished) or 3 months (furnished). Must be returned within 60 days. Failure to return may result in double damages plus attorney fees. If landlord cannot locate tenant after 180 days, deposit may be retained.
How large can the deposit itself be in Arkansas?
Arkansas generally allows at most 2 months' rent (unfurnished units, landlords with 6+ properties; 3 months furnished) as a security deposit.
When do I get my security deposit back in Arkansas?
Generally within 60 days after move-out.

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