Last updated: April 2026
Cabot has no rent control and Arkansas's tenant protection law is limited. State law requires deposit return within 30 days and prohibits self-help eviction. Your lease and local housing codes are central to your rights.
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Cabot is a fast-growing city in Lonoke County, northeast of Little Rock in the Little Rock metropolitan area. Arkansas has no rent control and no city has enacted a rent stabilization ordinance. Arkansas also lacks a statutory implied warranty of habitability, making tenant rights more dependent on lease terms and local housing codes than in most states. Lonoke County has no additional local tenant protections. Arkansas law (Ark. Code § 18-16-101 et seq.) governs the landlord-tenant relationship in Cabot.
Cabot has no rent control. Arkansas has no statewide rent control statute, and no Arkansas city has enacted a rent stabilization ordinance. Landlords in Cabot may raise rents at lease renewal without restriction. Month-to-month tenants are entitled to one full rental period of written notice before the landlord can end the tenancy — approximately 30 days for a monthly lease (Ark. Code § 18-16-101).
Arkansas provides limited statutory tenant protections. There is no implied warranty of habitability in Arkansas statute, so your habitability rights depend on your lease terms and the city of Cabot's housing codes. For serious conditions — no heat, plumbing failures, or structural hazards — file a complaint with Cabot code enforcement. Arkansas has no specific statutory anti-retaliation provision for tenants, so keep written records of all repair requests and communications with your landlord. Self-help eviction is illegal — your landlord must use the court unlawful detainer process to remove you.
Under Ark. Code § 18-16-305, your landlord must return your security deposit within 30 days of the end of your tenancy with an itemized written statement of any deductions. Wrongful withholding may entitle you to double the amount improperly kept. Document your unit at move-in and move-out with photos and provide your forwarding address in writing when you vacate to start the 30-day return period.
To evict a Cabot tenant, the landlord must use the Arkansas unlawful detainer court process. Month-to-month tenants are entitled to one full rental period's written notice before the tenancy can be terminated (Ark. Code § 18-16-101). For nonpayment cases, landlords typically demand rent before filing in Lonoke County District Court. Self-help eviction — changing locks, removing belongings, or cutting off utilities — is prohibited. You have the right to appear at your eviction hearing and raise defenses including improper notice or habitability issues.
No. Arkansas has no rent control and no city in the state has enacted one. Cabot and Lonoke County have no rent stabilization ordinance. Landlords may raise rents freely at lease renewal.
There is no limit on rent increases in Cabot. Without state or local rent control, your landlord may raise rent by any amount at renewal. Month-to-month tenants receive one full rental period's written notice before the tenancy ends (Ark. Code § 18-16-101).
Under Ark. Code § 18-16-305, your landlord must return your deposit within 30 days of move-out with an itemized statement. Wrongful withholding may entitle you to double the amount improperly kept.
Month-to-month tenants must receive one full rental period's written notice (about 30 days) before the landlord can end the tenancy (Ark. Code § 18-16-101). A Lonoke County court judgment is required before any removal.
No. Self-help eviction is prohibited in Arkansas. Your landlord must go through the court process before removing you. If locked out illegally, contact Center for Arkansas Legal Services.
Arkansas has no statutory warranty of habitability. File a complaint with Cabot code enforcement for serious conditions. Put your repair requests in writing and keep copies. Contact Center for Arkansas Legal Services for guidance on your options.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — verify current statutes and consult a licensed Arkansas attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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