8.5 Fidelity and Honest Dealing This obligation of absolute fidelity to the interest of the client or clients is primary, but does not relieve a licensee from the equally binding obligation of dealing honestly with all parties to the transaction.
Entry. Advanced Notice: There is no state law in Arkansas requiring landlords to give advance notice before entering the property. Permitted Times: Arkansas state law does not designate any time-of-day entry restrictions. Landlords may enter for inspections, repairs, decorations, alterations, improvements, and showings ...
Landlords cannot ?self-help? evict tenants outside of the court system by changing the locks, removing the doors, shutting off utilities are illegal. Tenants facing eviction may qualify for free legal aid from the Center for Arkansas Legal Services or Legal Aid of Arkansas.
Arkansas tenants have the right to seek a rental unit without being discriminated against by their landlord. On the other hand, tenant rights allow them to report any safety or health violations to the local authorities.
If an issue of noncompliance arises (and rent is current and noncompliance is not excused) and the landlord does not remedy the noncompliance within 30 days after receiving notice from the tenant, the tenant may terminate the lease or rental agreement without penalty and receive a refund of his or her security deposit.
Landlords may also enter to provide necessary or agreed-on services or to investigate potential lease violations or criminal activity (ACA § 18-17-602(a)). Emergency Entry: There are no laws in Arkansas regarding emergency entry without notice. However, landlords are generally permitted to enter during emergencies.
A federal housing law protects tenants from unlawful discrimination in the sale or rental of residential property. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in most residential real estate-related transactions.