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Arkansas Security Deposit Mailing & Last-Known Address Rule

Section 18-16-305 treats first-class mailing of the written notice and required payment to the tenant’s last known address as compliance with the mailing provision. The statute also addresses returned mail and reasonable efforts to locate the tenant.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Permitted mailingFirst-class mail

To the tenant’s last known address.

Returned payment180-day provision

If returned and the tenant cannot be located after reasonable effort, the statute contains a 180-day rule.

Keep

  • Forwarding-address notice, if sent.
  • Proof of the address landlord had.
  • Envelope/postmark.
  • Returned-mail evidence.
  • Any landlord communication asking for a current address.
Arkansas coverage can depend on ownership size and third-party management. Educational information only.

Official sources

Arkansas General AssemblyAct 559 of 2009 — Security Deposit Amendments ↗

Official act that changed the deposit return/itemization period in § 18-16-305 to 60 days and clarified that § 18-16-301 et seq. governs security deposits.

Related Arkansas guides

Security Deposit →2-Month Limit →60-Day Rule →Small-Landlord Exemption →