Arkansas Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules
In Arkansas, tenants give at least 30 days written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and landlords give at least 30 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 days. The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.
Arkansas notice periods at a glance
| Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-704 |
|---|---|
| Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-704 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304(3); see also § 18-17-701 (rent unpaid 5 days after due date) |
| End of a fixed-term lease | A fixed-term lease ends on its end date without statutory notice unless the lease requires it; a tenant who holds over after a written demand for possession can face unlawful detainer (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304). |
| How notice can be delivered | Must be a written notice/demand made by the landlord, agent or attorney (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304); the statute does not specify a delivery method, so hand delivery with proof or certified mail is the safe practice. |
For nonpayment, the unlawful detainer statute requires a 3-day written notice to quit, while the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act lets the landlord terminate once rent is 5 days past due (§ 18-17-701). Week-to-week tenancies need 7 days' notice.
What a Arkansas notice to vacate should include
- The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
- The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
- A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
- For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
- Your name, signature and contact details
- A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)
Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.
Arkansas notice to vacate FAQ
How much notice does a tenant have to give in Arkansas?
For a month-to-month tenancy, at least 30 days in writing (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-704). If you have a fixed-term lease, check the lease: it may require notice before the end date or renew automatically.
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Arkansas?
To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 30 days (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-704).
What is the notice period for unpaid rent in Arkansas?
The tenant gets 3 days to pay or move out (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304(3); see also § 18-17-701 (rent unpaid 5 days after due date)). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.
How do you deliver a notice to vacate in Arkansas?
Must be a written notice/demand made by the landlord, agent or attorney (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304); the statute does not specify a delivery method, so hand delivery with proof or certified mail is the safe practice.
Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in Arkansas?
A fixed-term lease ends on its end date without statutory notice unless the lease requires it; a tenant who holds over after a written demand for possession can face unlawful detainer (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304).
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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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