Landlord Entry Laws in Arkansas

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Arkansas?

Arkansas has no specific statutory advance-notice requirement for landlord entry. The lease agreement is the controlling document. If your lease is silent on entry notice, landlords have broad entry rights under the lease and common law.

What is your landlord allowed to enter for in Arkansas?

Under Ark. Code § 18-17-602 (tenant access duty — no landlord notice requirement), permitted entry reasons in Arkansas include:

• Repairs and maintenance
• Inspections
• Showing to prospective tenants
• Emergencies

What counts as an emergency in Arkansas?

Under common law, landlord may enter in emergencies without notice. Statute is silent on emergency entry.

What are your remedies if your landlord enters without notice in Arkansas?

If your landlord violates entry rules in Arkansas, your remedies under Ark. Code § 18-17-602 (tenant access duty — no landlord notice requirement) may include:

• Actual damages

In practice, start by documenting the unauthorized entry (photos, texts, a written log), then send a written objection citing the statute. If violations continue, consult a local tenant-rights attorney or your state's housing court.

Important Arkansas-specific notes

Arkansas has no statutory advance-notice requirement for landlord entry. Ark. Code § 18-17-602 is a tenant-access DUTY (tenant must not unreasonably withhold consent) — it does not impose any notice obligation on the landlord. The statute lists permitted entry purposes: inspecting the premises; making necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; supplying services; investigating rule/lease violations; investigating possible criminal activity; and showing the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors. The lease controls notice timing. Arkansas is widely considered the most landlord-friendly state in the country.