Arkansas Eviction Notice Templates

An Arkansas eviction notice is sent by a landlord to notify a tenant of noncompliance with the lease terms. Unpaid rent is the most common reason, but the notice may address any other lease violation that needs to be corrected.

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Last updated January 26th, 2026

An Arkansas eviction notice is sent by a landlord to notify a tenant of noncompliance with the lease terms. Unpaid rent is the most common reason, but the notice may address any other lease violation that needs to be corrected.

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Pay or Quit –This notice is delivered when rent has not been paid. It notifies the tenant that payment is overdue, and that failure to resolve it may result in eviction.

Cure or Quit – Used for lease violations unrelated to rent payments. The notice explains what rule was broken and gives the tenant an opportunity to correct the issue before eviction is pursued.

Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – This notice informs a tenant that a month-to-month rental arrangement is coming to an end. It allows time for both parties to prepare for the tenancy to conclude.

Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – When a tenant engages in unlawful behavior on the premises. These notices typically move the eviction process forward without offering a chance to cure.

Eviction Laws

  • Rent Grace Period: 5 days after rent is due.[1]
  • Non-Payment of Rent: 3-day notice.[2]
  • Lease Non-Compliance: 14-day notice.[3]
  • Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy: 30-day notice.[4]
  • Eviction Lawsuit Type: Eviction Proceedings.[5]

 

How to Evict a Tenant in Arkansas (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Give Notice to the Tenant

If a tenant violates the lease, the landlord must first serve a written Notice to Quit:

The notice should clearly explain the violation and the tenant’s deadline to comply or move out.

Step 2: File an Eviction Action

If the tenant does not respond to the notice, the landlord may file an eviction case in the Arkansas Circuit Court. The following must be filed with the court, along with a $165 filing fee:

Step 3: Serve the Tenant

After filing, the landlord must use a licensed process server to serve the tenant with the court documents. Proper service is required for the case to be valid.

Step 4: Writ of Possession

The tenant has five days to pay the owed rent and file an answer with the court. If the tenant fails to do either, the court may issue a Writ of Possession, returning control of the property to the landlord and blocking the tenant from access.

Step 5: Recover Damages

Once possession is restored, the landlord may seek damages from the tenant, including:

  • Unpaid rent
  • Cleaning and repair costs
  • Court costs
  • Other allowable damages

 

Court Forms & Resources

Several court forms are required to properly begin and complete an eviction case in Arkansas:

  • Civil Case Cover Sheet
     Filed by the landlord along with the summons and complaint. This form is used for court record-keeping and statistical purposes.
  • Complaint
     Explains the tenant’s lease violations and formally starts the eviction lawsuit.
  • Summons
     Notifies the tenant that a lawsuit has been filed. Proof of service must be completed after delivery.
  • Answer
     Allows the tenant to admit or dispute the claims made by the landlord.
  • Writ of Possession
    Issued after a landlord wins the case. The tenant must vacate within 24 hours, or the sheriff may forcibly remove them.

Sources

  1. § 18-17-701(b)
  2. § 18-60-304(3)
  3. § 18-17-701
  4. § 18-17-704
  5. § 18-17-9