Rental Property Rules in Washington County, AR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Just Cause Eviction
Arkansas requires no just cause to evict, and Washington County cannot add one. It is the only state with a criminal eviction remedy: under Ark. Code §18-16-101 a tenant who won't leave after ten days' notice commits a misdemeanor. Civil eviction runs through unlawful detainer.
Washington County Eviction & Just Cause Rules
Few RestrictionsArk. Code §18-16-101
If, after ten (10) days' notice in writing shall have been given by the landlord or the landlord's agent or attorney to the tenant to vacate the dwelling house or other building or land, the tenant shall willfully refuse to vacate and surrender the possession of the premises to the landlord or the landlord's agent or attorney, the tenant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Rental Property Rules by City in Washington County
1 cities in Washington County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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