Arkansas Notice to Terminate Tenancy (No Cause) (30-Day)

Create a free Arkansas notice to terminate tenancy (no cause). Arkansas requires a 30-day notice to terminate tenancy (no cause). Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.

Arkansas requirement

Arkansas requires a 30-day notice to terminate tenancy (no cause). 30 days for month-to-month; 7 days for week-to-week (§ 18-17-704). Written notice given at least that many days before the specified termination date. AG: landlord may terminate for any reason.

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⚠ Arkansas requires a 30-day notice for a notice to terminate tenancy (no cause); the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. 30 days for month-to-month; 7 days for week-to-week (§ 18-17-704). Written notice given at least that many days before the specified termination date. AG: landlord may terminate for any reason.

Notice to Terminate Tenancy (No Cause) (Arkansas)

NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY (NO CAUSE)

Date of Notice: ________________

From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]

To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that your month-to-month tenancy is terminated. You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the property within 30 days after this notice is served on you. This notice ends the tenancy; rent remains due through the termination date.

If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304; § 18-17-701 to -704; § 18-16-101.

Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.

How this notice may be served: Civil 3-day notice to quit (§ 18-60-304) is written; statute does not mandate one exclusive delivery method (personal delivery, posting, or mail are used). Post-filing, tenant served with summons and has 5 days to file a written objection. Criminal failure-to-vacate notice (§ 18-16-101) must be 10 days, in writing.

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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent

[LANDLORD ADDRESS]

Date: ________________

PROOF OF SERVICE

I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).

Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________ Date: ____________

Signature of person serving the notice

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Self-help template, not legal advice. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm Arkansas and local rules first.

Arkansas Notice to Terminate Tenancy (No Cause) Rules

A Notice to Terminate Tenancy (also called a notice to vacate or non-renewal) ends a month-to-month tenancy without alleging fault. The landlord must give the state's required advance notice. Some states (and cities) require "just cause" and limit no-fault terminations.

Arkansas requires a 30-day notice to terminate tenancy (no cause). 30 days for month-to-month; 7 days for week-to-week (§ 18-17-704). Written notice given at least that many days before the specified termination date. AG: landlord may terminate for any reason. The notice is served under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304; § 18-17-701 to -704; § 18-16-101.

How to Serve a Notice to Terminate Tenancy (No Cause) in Arkansas

Civil 3-day notice to quit (§ 18-60-304) is written; statute does not mandate one exclusive delivery method (personal delivery, posting, or mail are used). Post-filing, tenant served with summons and has 5 days to file a written objection. Criminal failure-to-vacate notice (§ 18-16-101) must be 10 days, in writing. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days is a Arkansas notice to terminate tenancy (no cause)?

Arkansas requires a 30-day notice to terminate tenancy (no cause). 30 days for month-to-month; 7 days for week-to-week (§ 18-17-704). Written notice given at least that many days before the specified termination date. AG: landlord may terminate for any reason.

What happens after I serve the notice?

If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in Arkansas court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.

Can I email or download the notice?

Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method Arkansas allows.

Disclaimer

This Arkansas notice to terminate tenancy (no cause) generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Arkansas and local requirements before serving.

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