Arkansas Does Not Require Deposit Interest
Arkansas landlords are not required to pay interest on your security deposit. But that does not mean they can do whatever they want with it.
Arkansas does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Arkansas's deadline for returning a deposit is set by Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305.
•Your Rights
What Your Arkansas Landlord Does Owe You
Interest or not, Arkansas law gives you real protections on your security deposit:
- A return deadline. Arkansas's deadline under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305 applies only to some landlords.
- Itemized statement required. Your landlord cannot just keep part of your deposit — they must provide a written, itemized list of every deduction and its amount.
•Full State Law
Arkansas Security Deposit Law — Full Breakdown
Return deadlines, allowed deductions, penalty multipliers, small claims limits — everything you need to know about Arkansas deposit law is on one page. Read the full Arkansas security deposit law breakdown.
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●Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arkansas require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
No. Arkansas does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Arkansas's deadline for returning a deposit is set by Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305.
What is my landlord required to do with my deposit in Arkansas?
Arkansas's deadline under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305 applies only to some landlords. Your landlord must provide an itemized statement listing any deductions.
What happens if my Arkansas landlord keeps my deposit?
You can sue in small claims court. In Arkansas, small claims court hears claims up to $5,000.
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