In Arkansas, a landlord who owns six or more rental units generally has 60 days to return your security deposit or provide an itemized accounting of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Arkansas Code § 18-16-305 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 60 days. Landlords who own six or more rental units must return the security deposit or provide an itemized accounting within 60 days after the tenancy ends.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 60-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized accounting, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Arkansas Code § 18-16-306, a landlord who wrongfully withholds may owe up to two times the amount wrongfully withheld plus costs and reasonable attorney fees, subject to a good-faith exception, and the subchapter generally applies only to landlords with six or more units; Arkansas small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $5,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult an Arkansas attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.