60 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent.
Landlords of 6 or more units must return the deposit with an itemized statement within 60 days. Deposits are capped at two months' rent.
What this means for you: Smaller landlords (fewer than 6 units) are exempt from the deposit statute, so the lease controls there.
Your next step: Provide a forwarding address; send a demand letter if 60 days pass.
Source: Ark. Code § 18-16-303 to 18-16-305. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Security deposit in nearby states: Texas (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Louisiana (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Mississippi (45 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Tennessee (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Missouri (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · Oklahoma (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026