(a) A landlord or his or her agent may commence eviction proceedings against a tenant in a district court having jurisdiction over the eviction proceeding, when:
(1) The tenant fails or refuses to pay the rent when due or when demanded;
(2) The term of tenancy or occupancy has ended; or
(3) The terms or conditions of the rental agreement have been violated.
(b) For residential rental agreements, nonpayment of rent within five (5) days of the date due constitutes legal notice to the tenant that the landlord has the right to begin eviction proceedings under this chapter.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 17 - Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 2007
Subchapter 9 - Eviction Proceedings
§ 18-17-901. Grounds for eviction of tenant
§ 18-17-902. Eviction proceeding
§ 18-17-903. Service of order — Posting and mailing requirements
§ 18-17-904. Tenant ejected on failure to show cause
§ 18-17-906. Designation of parties in eviction
§ 18-17-907. Effect of judgment for plaintiff
§ 18-17-908. Effect of judgment for defendant
§ 18-17-910. Bond required to stay eviction on appeal
§ 18-17-911. Accrual of rent after institution of proceedings