Arkansas Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice, -

NOTICE OF LEASE RENEWAL AND RENT ADJUSTMENT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

To (Tenant):
[[Tenant Full Name]]
[[Tenant Full Name 2, if applicable]]
[[Rental Property Address, City, AR, ZIP]]

From (Landlord / Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address, City, AR, ZIP]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]], -

PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS NOTICE

Rental Property Address: [[Street Address, Unit No., City, Arkansas, ZIP Code]]
(the "Premises"), -

PART I, NOTICE TYPE AND STATUTORY TIMING

Notice Classification: ☐ Rent Increase Only ☐ Lease Renewal with Rent Increase ☐ Lease Renewal (No Change)

Arkansas Notice Requirements (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101):

Arkansas law does not impose state-wide rent control or a mandatory percentage cap on rent increases. However, the following statutory notice rules apply before any rent change takes effect:

This notice is served: [[Number of Days]] days before the effective date of the change, satisfying the minimum statutory period.

> ⚠️ Local overlay check: Certain Arkansas municipalities may have adopted local ordinances affecting rent increases or notice periods. Verify with the applicable city or county before service. As of June 2026, no Arkansas city operates a formal rent-control program, but local rules may still apply (e.g., manufactured-home-park rules under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-201 et seq.)., -

PART II, CURRENT LEASE TERMS

Original Lease / Current Rental Agreement:
- Lease Start Date: [[Lease Commencement Date]]
- Current Lease End Date / Tenancy Type: [[Lease End Date or "Month-to-Month"]]
- Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent Amount]]
- Current Security Deposit on File: $[[Security Deposit Amount]]
- Lease Reference: Rental Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], and any amendments thereto, -

PART III, PROPOSED NEW TERMS

A. Rent Adjustment

Effective Date of New Rent: [[Effective Date of Rent Increase]]

The new rent amount of $[[New Monthly Rent]] per month will be due on the [[Day of Month, e.g., "1st"]] day of each month beginning [[Effective Month and Year]].

B. Arkansas Rent-Control Status Check

Arkansas has no statewide rent-control law and no rent-increase cap statute equivalent to California's AB 1482 or New York's rent stabilization laws. Accordingly:

• There is no state-mandated percentage cap on the amount of a rent increase.
• There is no state requirement to provide a specific justification for the increase.
• There is no state rent-control registration required for this property.
• Subsidized / HUD / Section 8 housing: If this tenancy is subject to a federal Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract or Section 8 voucher, rent increases must comply with HUD regulations and require prior approval from the local Public Housing Authority (PHA). Contact [[PHA Name and Contact]] for compliance steps before serving this notice. (42 U.S.C. § 1437f; 24 C.F.R. Part 982.)
• Manufactured / Mobile Home Parks: If the Premises is a lot in a manufactured-home park, additional notice and cause requirements apply under Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-201 through 18-16-215 (Arkansas Mobile Home Park Residents' Rights Act). ☐ Applicable ☐ Not applicable

C. Lease Renewal Terms (Complete if Offering Renewal)

☐ Landlord is offering renewal of the lease on the following terms:

- New Lease Term: [[Renewal Start Date]] through [[Renewal End Date]]
*(OR "Month-to-Month" commencing [[Date]])*
- New Monthly Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
- Security Deposit: $[[Security Deposit, state if unchanged or adjusted]]
*(Note: Arkansas does not cap security deposits by statute, but the deposit must be held in compliance with the lease terms and returned within 60 days of tenancy end with an itemized statement per Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305.)*
- All other lease terms and conditions remain in effect as set forth in the Rental Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], except as modified herein or in any attached addendum.

☐ No renewal is being offered. This notice serves solely to inform the tenant of the rent increase during the remaining term or on a continuing month-to-month basis., -

PART IV, TENANT RESPONSE / ELECTION

Tenant must respond to this notice on or before [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:

Option A, Accept Renewal/Increase:
Tenant accepts the new terms. No response required if tenant remains in the Premises past the effective date; such occupancy constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Option B, Decline and Vacate:
If tenant does not wish to accept the new rent or renewal terms, tenant must provide written notice of intent to vacate no later than [[Vacate Notice Deadline]], which is at least [[Number of Days]] days before the effective date. Failure to vacate by the current lease end date or by the agreed move-out date may subject tenant to holdover liability under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101 and the lease agreement.

To provide written notice of intent to vacate, tenant may:
- Email [[Landlord Email Address]]
- Deliver written notice to [[Landlord Mailing Address]]
- Use the building management office at [[Office Address]], -

PART V, LOCAL RENT-CONTROL AND JUST-CAUSE OVERLAY

City/County: [[City and County where Property is Located]]

If any local ordinance applies, this notice is supplemented by the attached Local Rent-Control Compliance Addendum (attach if applicable)., -

PART VI, LEASE REFERENCE AND ADDENDA

This notice is issued pursuant to and supplements:

1. Rental Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], between [[Landlord Name]] ("Landlord") and [[Tenant Full Name]] ("Tenant"), for the Premises at [[Property Address]] (the "Lease").

2. Section [[Lease Section Number]] of the Lease (Rent / Modification of Terms), which provides: *"[[Paste relevant lease language, e.g., 'Landlord may adjust rent upon ____ days written notice…']]*"

3. Any Addenda incorporated into the Lease: [[List any addenda, e.g., Pet Addendum, Parking Addendum, or state "None"]]

If there is any conflict between this notice and the Lease regarding notice periods or timing, the longer/more protective notice period controls., -

PART VII, SIGNATURE AND DATE

The undersigned Landlord (or authorized agent) certifies that this notice is true and accurate, that the stated advance notice period has been or will be satisfied as of the effective date, and that service was effected as described in Part VIII below.

Landlord / Authorized Agent:

PART VIII, PROOF OF SERVICE

*(Complete this section at the time of service. Keep the original; provide a copy to Tenant.)*

I, [[Server's Full Name]], certify that on [[Date of Service]], I served a true copy of this Notice of Lease Renewal and Rent Adjustment on the Tenant(s) named above at the Premises address by the following method(s):

Method of Service (check all that apply):

☐ Personal Delivery
I personally handed a copy of this notice to:
- Tenant: [[Tenant Name]] at [[Time]] on [[Date]]
- Other occupant of suitable age and discretion: [[Name and Relationship]] at [[Time]] on [[Date]]

☐ First-Class U.S. Mail (Recommended)
I deposited a copy in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to:
[[Tenant Name]]
[[Property Address, Unit #, City, AR, ZIP]]
Mailed from: [[Post Office Location]]
Date Mailed: [[Date Mailed]]
> *Note: Allow 3 additional days for mail service when computing the effective date (Ark. R. Civ. P. 6(e) analog, verify locally).*

☐ Certified Mail / Return Receipt Requested
USPS Certified Mail Article Number: [[Tracking Number]]
Date Mailed: [[Date Mailed]]
Date of Confirmed Delivery / Attempted Delivery: [[Date]]

☐ Posting on Premises (if permitted by lease or local rule)
I affixed a copy to the main entrance door of the Premises after attempting personal delivery and finding no person of suitable age. A copy was also mailed to the Premises address on [[Date Mailed]].

☐ Email (only if tenant has agreed to electronic service in writing)
Sent to: [[Tenant Email Address]]
Date and Time Sent: [[Date and Time]]
Tenant's written consent to electronic service dated: [[Consent Date]], -

Server's Certification:

PART IX, ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Optional, Tenant Copy)

*(Tenant signs and returns this portion to landlord; tenant retains a full copy of this notice.)*

I/We acknowledge receipt of this Notice of Lease Renewal and Rent Adjustment dated [[Date of Notice]].

CHECKLIST, LANDLORD PRE-SERVICE REVIEW

Before serving this notice, confirm:

• [ ] Notice period satisfies minimum required days for this tenancy type (30 days for month-to-month; Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101)
• [ ] Effective date falls on or after the first day of a new rental period (recommended)
• [ ] Lease reviewed, confirms landlord's right to adjust rent and method/timing of notice
• [ ] Local overlay check completed, no applicable municipal rent-control ordinance
• [ ] If Section 8 / HUD / subsidized: PHA pre-approval obtained
• [ ] If mobile/manufactured-home park: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-201 to 18-16-215 compliance verified
• [ ] Proof of service section completed and dated at time of service
• [ ] Copies retained: one for landlord file, one served on each tenant
• [ ] Tenant response deadline and vacate deadline calculated and entered in Part IV, -

KEY ARKANSAS STATUTORY REFERENCES

> ⚠️ Template example, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This form is a starting point only. Arkansas landlord-tenant law is governed primarily by the Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-17-101 et seq.) and the notice statutes above. No state rent-control cap applies as of June 2026; verify any local ordinances before serving. Figures and statutory periods must be confirmed against the current Arkansas Code Annotated and any applicable local rules. Consult a licensed Arkansas attorney before serving this notice in a contested situation.
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> *Sources: Arkansas Code Annotated (2024 ed.); Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Act 1282 of 2007, codified at Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-17-101 et seq.); U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, 24 C.F.R. Part 982. Verified as of June 2026.*