17 Ark. Code of Rules § 220-1018
Tenant agreement
Operative Text
17 CAR § 220-1018. Tenant agreement. (a) A property manager shall not lease property he or she manages without a written agreement with the tenant. (b) Each lease or rental agreement for residential real estate managed by the property manager must contain the following: (1) The name and business address of the property manager and his or her firm; (2) The name, address, and other contact information of the tenant; (3) The mailing address or unit number of property being rented or leased; (4) Payment conditions and amounts pertinent to the rental or lease, and the rental or lease term; (5) The amount of and the reason for all funds paid by the tenant to the property manager at the outset of the agreement, including funds for rent, security deposits, and any other fees; (6) The location where or entity by whom security deposits will be held; (7) Method by which tenant will be notified in the event of termination of property manager's property management agreement to include handling of tenant’s security deposit; and (8) Signatures of the current property manager or current executive broker and tenant. (c) A tenant’s refusal to sign the lease agreement shall not constitute noncompliance by the property manager with the terms stated herein. (d) A property manager may not expend any tenant security deposits for payment of any expenses or fees not otherwise allowed by the tenant’s rental or lease agreement.
Arkansas regulation 17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220 § 220-1018 requires that any property manager who leases residential real estate they manage must do so through a written agreement with the tenant. That written lease or rental agreement must include specific identifying information for both parties, the property address, all payment terms and amounts, a full accounting of upfront funds, details on where security deposits are held, and procedures for notifying tenants if the management arrangement ends. Additionally, property managers are prohibited from using tenant security deposits for any expenses or fees not explicitly permitted by the rental agreement itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220 § 220-1018, compliant property managers ensure that every residential lease they execute is in writing and contains all eight required elements, including their own name and business address, the tenant's contact information, the property address, payment terms, an itemized accounting of all upfront funds, security deposit holding details, and termination notification procedures. Operators also maintain clear policies ensuring that security deposit funds are used only for purposes expressly authorized by the lease. Notably, the regulation clarifies that a tenant's refusal to sign does not itself place the property manager in violation of these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220 § 220-1018 gives tenants the right to receive a written lease that clearly spells out payment amounts, upfront fees, where their security deposit is held, and how they will be notified if the property management arrangement changes. Tenants can review their lease to confirm it contains all the elements required by this provision, and any use of a security deposit for purposes not authorized by the lease may constitute a violation of this regulation. Tenants who believe these requirements have not been met may consider contacting the Arkansas Real Estate Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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