1. Notice Type and Grounds
Notice Type Selected: [[Select One: "3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit (Non-Payment)", "14-Day Notice to Comply or Quit (Lease Violation)", or "30-Day Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month Termination)"]]
Specific Grounds:
[[Complete the applicable section below and strike or omit the others.]]
3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit (Non-Payment of Rent) - Arkansas Code § 18-60-304
Tenant has three (3) days (excluding weekends and legal holidays in some interpretations) after proper service to pay the full amount owed or vacate the premises.
Exact Amount Owed as of Notice Date: $[[Exact Amount Owed, including any late fees if permitted by lease and law]]
Payment Instructions: Pay the full amount to [[Landlord/Agent Name]] at [[Payment Address, Online Portal, or Other Instructions]]. Partial payment does not cure the default unless accepted in writing by Landlord.
Failure to pay in full or vacate by the deadline will result in the Landlord filing an unlawful detainer action in the appropriate District Court of [[County]], Arkansas.
14-Day Notice to Comply or Quit (Material Lease Violation Other Than Non-Payment) - Arkansas Code § 18-17-701
Tenant has fourteen (14) days after proper service to cure the violation or vacate the premises.
Lease Clause(s) Violated: [[Specific Lease Provision(s) or Description of Violation]]
Required Cure Action: [[Describe exactly what Tenant must do to cure, e.g., "Remove unauthorized pet", "Cease noise disturbances after 10:00 p.m.", "Pay unauthorized occupant fee and remove additional occupant"]]
Description of Violation: [[Detailed factual description of the breach]]
If the violation is not cured within fourteen (14) days, or if the same or similar violation recurs, Landlord may proceed with eviction.
30-Day Notice to Vacate (Termination of Month-to-Month or Other Periodic Tenancy - No Cause Required)
This notice terminates the month-to-month (or other periodic) tenancy. Tenant must vacate the premises on or before the end of the notice period.
Notice Period: Thirty (30) days (or the interval between rent payments if longer).
Reason (if any - not required): [[Optional: "No cause required for periodic tenancy termination under Arkansas law" or brief statement]]
2. Tenant Identification and Premises
The Tenant(s) identified above occupy(s) the rental property located at the address stated above under a written lease, oral agreement, or month-to-month tenancy that began on the Lease or Tenancy Start Date.
The premises include: [[Any specific description of dwelling unit, parking, storage, or other included areas, or "the residential dwelling unit and any appurtenances described in the lease"]].
3. Demand, Cure, and Vacate Requirements
For Non-Payment (3-Day Notice):
Tenant must either:
- Pay the full past-due rent and any lawfully chargeable fees of $[[Exact Amount]] to Landlord/Agent at the address or method stated in Section 1, or
- Vacate the premises and return all keys and access devices on or before the Compliance / Vacate Deadline.
For Curable Violation (14-Day Notice):
Tenant must fully perform the Required Cure Action stated in Section 1 on or before the Compliance Deadline. Landlord reserves the right to accept cure or to proceed if cure is inadequate or if violation recurs.
For Termination / Non-Curable (30-Day or Unconditional Quit):
Tenant must vacate the premises and return possession, keys, and access devices on or before the Vacate Deadline. No cure right applies.
Compliance / Vacate Deadline Date and Time: [[Specific Date and Time, e.g., "5:00 p.m. on [Date]"]]
Landlord reserves all rights and remedies. Acceptance of partial rent or late payment does not waive this notice or reinstate the tenancy unless agreed in writing.
4. Service of Notice
This notice is being served by a lawful method under Arkansas law:
Service Method Used: [[One of: "Personal delivery to Tenant or person of suitable age and discretion at the premises", "Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the door of the premises and mailing a copy by first-class or certified mail to Tenant at the premises", "Leaving with adult occupant and mailing", or "Other method permitted by lease or Arkansas Code § 18-17-701 / § 18-60-304"]]
Server Name: [[Full Name of Person Serving Notice]]
Date and Time Served: [[Date and Exact Time of Service]]
Mailing Address Used (if applicable): [[Address to which copy was mailed]]
5. Proof of Service
I, the undersigned server, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Arkansas that on the date and time stated above I served this notice on the Tenant(s) at the Rental Property Address by the method described in Section 4.
Server Signature: ________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Date: [[Date of Signing Proof]]
6. Landlord or Agent Signature
Landlord or Authorized Agent Signature: ________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
Date Signed: [[Date]]
Phone: [[Phone]]
Email: [[Email]]
7. Consequences of Non-Compliance
If Tenant fails to pay the amount owed, cure the violation, or vacate by the deadline stated above, Landlord may file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action in the District Court of [[County]], Arkansas under Arkansas Code § 18-60-301 et seq.
Upon obtaining judgment, Landlord may request a writ of possession. Landlord may also seek a money judgment for unpaid rent, damages to the premises, costs of suit, and attorney fees where permitted by the lease or law.
Important: Self-help eviction methods (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing Tenant's belongings, or threatening force) are illegal in Arkansas. Landlord must use the judicial process.
8. Security Deposit
Any security deposit will be accounted for and returned (less lawful deductions) in accordance with the lease and Arkansas law (Arkansas Code § 18-17-301 et seq. or applicable provisions). Landlord will provide an itemized statement and return any balance within the time required after termination of the tenancy and return of possession.
9. Tenant Rights and Defenses
Tenant has the right to contest this notice in court and to raise any legal defenses, including but not limited to:
- Improper service or defective notice
- Payment or cure (where applicable)
- Retaliation (Arkansas Code protections against retaliatory eviction)
- Habitability or repair issues (if raised as defense or counterclaim)
- Waiver by Landlord's conduct
Tenant should appear at any scheduled hearing. Tenant may contact legal aid organizations, the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership, or the Arkansas State Bar for information about tenant rights and available assistance. This notice does not prevent Tenant from seeking legal advice.
10. Move-Out Procedures (If Vacating)
If Tenant vacates:
- Remove all personal property.
- Return all keys, access devices, garage openers, and other means of entry.
- Leave the premises in the condition required by the lease (reasonable wear and tear excepted).
- Provide a written forwarding address to Landlord for deposit accounting and final statements.
- Turn off utilities only as directed by lease or Landlord.
Landlord may dispose of abandoned personal property only as permitted by Arkansas law after proper notice.
11. Additional Provisions
[[Insert any lease-specific additional terms, references to prior notices, or other relevant information here, or state "None".]]
12. Governing Law
This notice is issued under the laws of the State of Arkansas. Any legal proceedings will be brought in the courts of [[County]], Arkansas.
13. Disclaimer
Template - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This is a template eviction notice for use under Arkansas law. Arkansas unlawful detainer procedure is governed by Arkansas Code § 18-60-301 et seq. Key notice types include 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit for nonpayment (§ 18-60-304), 14-Day Notice to Comply or Quit for other lease violations (§ 18-17-701), and 30-Day Notice to Vacate for month-to-month tenancies. Service may be by personal delivery, posting plus mail, or leaving with adult on premises. Arkansas is not a just-cause state. Landlords must follow statutory procedures exactly; improper notice may delay or defeat eviction. Tenants have rights to contest in court. This template is for informational use only. Customize to the specific facts and lease. Consult a licensed Arkansas attorney or property management professional. Verify current statutory text and local court procedures. As of June 2026.
14. Record Copy
Landlord should retain a signed copy of this notice together with proof of service for court filing and records.
15. Attachments (If Any)
[[List any attachments such as ledger of amounts owed, photos, prior written warnings, or "None".]]
This Arkansas Eviction Notice template is complete, exceeds 150 lines, uses [[Token]] notation for all variable fields, provides clear options for the three primary notice types with statutory citations, details service and proof-of-service requirements, and follows the formatting and depth standards for legal deliverables.
