Generally speaking, it’s illegal for landlords to retaliate against their tenants for exercising certain legal rights. As a tenant, this basically means that it’d be illegal for a landlord to evict, harass, or raise the rent on you for doing something legal. That said, the state of Arkansas is one of the most landlord-friendly states […]
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Admittedly, the relationship between a tenant and a landlord is not always a peaceful nor an easy one. Sometimes the harassment may arise out of ignorance by your landlord for lack of proper understanding of Arkansas landlord-tenant laws. Other times, the landlord may simply not like you anymore and want to get rid of you.
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Even without a lease, Arkansas tenants enjoy certain rights under the statewide landlord-tenant law. Read on to learn more! A lease is a legally binding agreement. It runs for a specific period of time, usually between 6 months and a year. During this time, both parties must abide by all its terms. However, it’s also
Having a new roommate, visiting family, live-in nannies, and/or a lover is a common scenario in the rental world. That said, as a tenant in Arkansas, you are bound by certain rules when it comes to having guests. Remember, violating the lease agreement can have severe financial and even legal repercussions. The following are answers
Living in a pest-infested home can be incredibly stressful. Pests are dirty, irritating, and unwanted creatures that can turn your seemingly comfortable home into a living hell. So, what exactly should you do when your Arkansas home is infested by pests? Can you hold the landlord liable? Can you withhold rent until the landlord fixes
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Arkansas tenants have multiple responsibilities under Arkansas law (AR Code. Tit. 18. Ch. 17). Such as, paying rent on time and abiding by the terms of the lease agreement. Failure to do so can give your landlord the legal ground to evict you! However, even when facing imminent eviction, there are multiple things you can
Arkansas law (AR Code. Tit. 18. Ch. 17) gives both landlords and tenants certain rights and responsibilities. As a renter, you have the right, for instance, to be treated fairly as per fair housing laws and the right to the return of your security deposit. Here is a full guide to renters’ rights in Arkansas.
Arkansas law (AR Code. Tit. 18. Ch. 17) gives both parties to the lease certain rights. Among these rights is the landlord’s right to evict their tenant for failing to abide by the terms of the lease agreement. Your landlord can evict you for legally justified reasons such as nonpayment of rent, absence of a
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In the state of Arkansas, a lease becomes valid when there is either an oral or written agreement. A lease gives both parties – the landlord and tenant – certain rights under state law (AR Code. Tit. 18. Ch. 17). As a renter, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with your rights when renting a
As a tenant, having guests come over is part of life. They can be a visiting family, your significant other, a roommate, or even a live-in nanny. It’s also possible to have invited a friend or relative to stay on your couch as they get on their feet. In another instance, a partner may move
