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Arkansas notice to vacate

How much notice a tenant and a landlord must give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Arkansas, and the statute that controls — verified July 2026.

Best-effort summary, verified July 2026. Notice rules change, and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the linked source or a licensed attorney. This is not legal advice.
Tenant's notice
30 days
Landlord's notice
30 days
Controlling statute

Ending a month-to-month tenancy in Arkansas

Tenant: 30 days.

Landlord: 30 days; no cause required (a landlord may end a month-to-month for any reason). Even model tenants can be non-renewed with proper 30-day notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Arkansas?

30 days. Give it in writing and keep proof of delivery. Verified July 2026 against Ark. Code § 18-17-704(b).

How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Arkansas?

30 days; no cause required (a landlord may end a month-to-month for any reason). Even model tenants can be non-renewed with proper 30-day notice.

Can a landlord end a month-to-month tenancy without cause in Arkansas?

Generally yes, with proper notice: 30 days; no cause required (a landlord may end a month-to-month for any reason) Confirm with Ark. Code § 18-17-704(b) and any local ordinance.

What statute governs notice to vacate in Arkansas?

Ark. Code § 18-17-704(b). The source text is at https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-18-property/ar-code-sect-18-17-704/.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a best-effort summary compiled from a cited source and verified July 2026. Notice rules change and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.

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