Arkansas Tenant Won't Move Out: Holdover and Possession
In Arkansas, a tenant who remains after a lease expires or terminates without the landlord's consent may face a possession action. Section 18-17-704(c) addresses residential holdovers, and § 18-60-304(1)–(2) provides civil unlawful-detainer grounds. Confirm the actual termination and any new agreement or rent acceptance before demanding possession.
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- Verify the lease end date or earlier written termination.
- Check for a new agreement or consent to continued occupancy.
- Preserve the written demand and use court process if the tenant remains.
Legal authority: Ark. Code §§ 18-17-704(c), 18-60-304(1)–(2)
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