Arkansas Eviction Notice

ARKANSAS NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE / NOTICE TO CURE OR VACATE / NOTICE TO VACATE

Governing Law: Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq. (Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 2007, as amended)

This notice is issued pursuant to Arkansas law governing unlawful detainer and eviction proceedings. After the notice period expires without cure or vacation, the landlord may file an unlawful detainer action in the circuit court of the county where the property is located to obtain possession. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing or disposing of tenant property without court order) are strictly prohibited and may subject the landlord to damages, penalties, and other liability under Arkansas law.

Property Address: [[Full Street Address, City, Arkansas, ZIP Code]]

Tenant Name(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

Landlord / Authorized Agent: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Landlord Contact for Payment or Cure: [[Phone and/or Mailing Address or Email for Response]]

Type of Notice (Select One)

This document serves as one of the following (check the applicable box and complete the corresponding section):

[ ] THREE (3) DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE (Nonpayment of Rent, Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq.)

[ ] FOURTEEN (14) DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (Lease Violation or Breach, Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq.)

[ ] THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (Month-to-Month Tenancy Termination, Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq.)

[ ] OTHER NOTICE (Describe): [[Other Statutory Basis]]

SECTION A, THREE (3) DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE (Nonpayment)

You are hereby notified that rent is past due in the amount of $[[Past Due Rent Amount]] for the rental period(s): [[Specify Months or Periods Owed]].

Total Amount Due to Cure: $[[Total Amount Due Including Any Lawful Fees if Permitted]]

Payment must be made in full to the landlord or agent listed above by one of the following methods: [[Cash / Certified Check / Money Order / Electronic Funds Transfer to [[Account Details]] / Other Lawful Method]].

1. You have three (3) days (excluding weekends and legal holidays as calculated under Arkansas law) from the date this notice is properly served to pay the full amount due or to vacate the premises.

2. If you fail to pay the full amount or vacate within the three-day period, the landlord will initiate unlawful detainer proceedings in circuit court to recover possession, unpaid rent, costs, and such other relief as the court may allow.

3. Acceptance of partial payment does not waive the landlord's right to proceed with eviction for the remaining balance or constitute a new agreement unless a written agreement is signed by the landlord.

4. This notice is for nonpayment of rent only. It does not waive any other breaches of the lease.

Deadline to Pay or Vacate: [[Calculate and Insert Exact Date and Time, e.g., 5:00 PM on the Third Lawful Day]]

SECTION B, FOURTEEN (14) DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (Lease Violation)

You are in violation of the lease agreement dated [[Lease Date]] as follows:

Description of Violation(s):

[[Detailed description of the specific lease provision breached and facts constituting the violation, e.g., "Unauthorized pet at the premises in violation of Section X prohibiting pets without written consent."]]

Action Required to Cure (if curable):

[[Specific actions tenant must take to cure, e.g., "Remove the unauthorized pet and provide written confirmation that no pets will be kept without consent."]]

1. You have fourteen (14) days from proper service of this notice to cure the violation(s) described above.

2. If the violation is cured within fourteen (14) days, this notice is satisfied and no further action will be taken on this notice.

3. If the violation is not cured within fourteen (14) days, you must vacate the premises within thirty (30) days from the date this notice is properly served.

4. If you neither cure within fourteen (14) days nor vacate within thirty (30) days, the landlord will file an unlawful detainer action in circuit court.

Cure Deadline (if applicable): [[Insert Exact 14-Day Deadline]]

Vacate Deadline (if not cured): [[Insert Exact 30-Day Deadline]]

SECTION C, THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (Month-to-Month Tenancy Termination)

The tenancy is month-to-month. Either party may terminate by giving the other party thirty (30) days' written notice.

You are hereby notified that the landlord is terminating the month-to-month tenancy. You must vacate the premises on or before the end of the thirty (30) day notice period.

1. The notice period begins upon proper service of this notice.

2. Rent remains due and payable during the notice period in accordance with the lease or rental agreement.

3. Failure to vacate by the deadline will result in unlawful detainer proceedings.

Vacate Deadline: [[Insert Exact Date Calculated as 30 Days from Service]]

General Provisions Applicable to All Notice Types

1. This notice is in writing as required by Arkansas law.

2. Service of this notice will be effected by one or more of the following lawful methods under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq.:

a. Personal delivery to the tenant or any person of suitable age and discretion at the premises.

b. Leaving a copy at the tenant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion.

c. Posting in a conspicuous place on the premises and mailing a copy to the tenant at the premises address by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

d. Other method authorized by court rule or statute.

3. Proof of service will be documented on the attached Proof of Service form or by affidavit.

4. Tenant is advised to retain a copy of this notice and any proof of payment or cure.

5. This notice does not constitute legal advice. The landlord recommends that tenants consult an attorney or legal aid organization if they have questions about their rights or defenses.

Warning, Prohibition on Self-Help Evictions

Arkansas law prohibits self-help evictions. The landlord may not:

1. Change the locks or otherwise prevent the tenant from entering the premises.

2. Shut off utilities, water, electricity, gas, or other essential services.

3. Remove, seize, or dispose of the tenant's personal property without a court order.

4. Use force or threats to remove the tenant.

Violations may result in the tenant recovering actual damages, a penalty of up to two (2) months' rent or actual damages (whichever is greater), attorneys' fees, and other relief. Any attempted self-help may also constitute a defense to the eviction action and may support a counterclaim.

Payment or Cure Instructions

To cure nonpayment or a curable violation, deliver payment or written confirmation of cure to the landlord or agent at the contact information above. Keep proof of delivery and payment (receipt, canceled check, bank record, or certified mail receipt).

Landlord Signature

Landlord / Authorized Agent: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Title (if agent): [[Title or "Authorized Agent"]]

Mailing Address for Tenant Response: [[Address]]

Phone: [[Phone]]

Proof of Service (To Be Completed by Server)

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that on [[Service Date]] at approximately [[Time]] a.m./p.m., I served the above notice on the tenant(s) named above by the method indicated:

[ ] Personal delivery to tenant: [[Tenant Name Served]]

[ ] Delivery to person of suitable age and discretion at premises: [[Name and Relationship]]

[ ] Posted in conspicuous place on premises and mailed by certified/registered mail to premises address (copy of receipt attached)

[ ] Other authorized method: [[Describe]]

Server Name: [[Server Full Name]]

Server Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Server Address: [[Server Address]]

Server Phone: [[Server Phone]]

Note to Landlord: Retain the original signed notice, proof of service, and any return receipts or affidavits. File these with the circuit court when commencing the unlawful detainer action. Calculate all deadlines carefully according to Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court practices. Weekends and legal holidays are excluded from the three-day pay-or-vacate period in many circumstances.

Additional Tenant Information and Defenses (For Reference)

Tenants may have defenses including but not limited to:

1. Improper service of notice.

2. Payment or cure was tendered within the notice period.

3. Retaliatory eviction (protected activities under Arkansas law).

4. Breach of the implied warranty of habitability or failure to maintain premises by landlord.

5. Waiver or acceptance of rent after notice.

6. Discrimination or violation of fair housing laws.

Tenants facing eviction are encouraged to contact Arkansas Legal Services, Legal Aid, or a private attorney promptly. Court filing of an unlawful detainer does not automatically remove the tenant; a court order and writ of possession are required.

Record of Communications (Landlord Use)

1. Date notice prepared: [[Date]]

2. Date notice served: [[Date]]

3. Method of service documented above.

4. Rent ledger or violation log attached: [[Yes / No]]

5. Any response received from tenant: [[Summary or "None as of [[Date]]"]]

6. Court filing date (if applicable): [[Date]]

Template example, not professional legal advice. This Arkansas Eviction Notice template incorporates the statutory notice periods and requirements under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq. as of June 2026. Forms, deadlines, and procedures may vary by local court rules and case law. This is not a substitute for legal advice. Landlords must use proper service methods and obtain a court order before removing a tenant or their property. All variable information is presented in [[Token Name]] format.

Primary Sources (as of June 2026):

• Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-701 et seq., Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (notice and unlawful detainer procedures)

• Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-902 et seq., Unlawful detainer actions

• Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure (service and computation of time)

• Arkansas Legal Services Partnership resources on landlord-tenant matters

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