Last updated: April 2026
Rogers renters operate under Arkansas state law — a landlord-friendly framework with no implied warranty of habitability. Your lease and local housing codes carry significant weight here, making it essential to understand exactly what Arkansas law does and does not guarantee.
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Rogers is a rapidly growing city in Benton County in Northwest Arkansas, part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan area anchored by the Walmart corporate ecosystem. Its booming economy, influx of tech and logistics workers, and continued residential construction make Rogers one of the most active rental markets in the state. All renters in Rogers are governed by Arkansas state landlord-tenant law.
Arkansas's landlord-tenant framework is among the least tenant-protective in the country. There is no statutory implied warranty of habitability, no rent control, and no just cause eviction requirement. The Arkansas Security Deposit Act (Ark. Code §§ 18-16-301 through 18-16-306) provides the strongest statutory protection available — a double-damages penalty for landlords who wrongfully withhold deposits. Local housing code enforcement through Benton County or the City of Rogers is often the most effective tool for habitability disputes.
This page is for general informational purposes only. Contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services or a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Rogers has no rent control ordinance, and Arkansas state law establishes no rent stabilization or increase limits. No Arkansas city has ever enacted rent control. Landlords in Rogers may raise rent by any amount at the end of a fixed-term lease, or — for month-to-month tenants — with proper written notice of at least one full rental period under Ark. Code § 18-16-101. There is no cap, no percentage limit, and no city agency that reviews or limits rent increases in Rogers.
Arkansas's landlord-tenant law is governed primarily by Ark. Code Title 18, Chapter 16. The following state-level protections apply to Rogers renters:
Security Deposits (Ark. Code §§ 18-16-301 through 18-16-306): Landlords must return your deposit within 30 days of move-out with a written itemized statement. Failure to comply willfully entitles you to double the amount wrongfully withheld.
Implied Warranty of Habitability: Arkansas does not recognize a statutory implied warranty of habitability. Your right to a habitable unit depends on your lease and Rogers's local housing codes. File complaints with Rogers's code enforcement division for habitability violations.
Notice to Terminate (Ark. Code § 18-16-101): Either party must give at least one full rental period of written notice before terminating a month-to-month tenancy.
Unlawful Detainer Process (Ark. Code §§ 18-60-301 through 18-60-308): Landlords must use the court process to remove tenants. Self-help eviction is prohibited and may expose the landlord to civil liability.
Anti-Retaliation: Arkansas has limited statutory retaliation protections. Document all landlord communications in writing, particularly repair requests and code enforcement contacts.
Security deposit rules in Rogers are governed by the Arkansas Security Deposit Act, Ark. Code §§ 18-16-301 through 18-16-306.
Deposit Cap: Arkansas law does not impose a statutory cap on the deposit amount — it is set by the lease.
Return Deadline: Your landlord must return your deposit within 30 days of the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, with a written itemized statement of any deductions (Ark. Code § 18-16-304).
Penalty for Wrongful Withholding: If the landlord willfully fails to comply, you may recover double the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs (Ark. Code § 18-16-305).
Practical Steps: Provide a written forwarding address at move-out. Document the unit's condition with dated photographs. Pursue double-damages claims in Benton County District Court.
Evictions in Rogers follow Arkansas's Unlawful Detainer statutes, Ark. Code §§ 18-60-301 through 18-60-308. A landlord cannot remove you without a court order.
Step 1 — Notice: For month-to-month tenancies terminated without cause, one full rental period of written notice is required (Ark. Code § 18-16-101). For nonpayment of rent, review your lease for any specified cure period before the landlord may file.
Step 2 — Court Filing: If you do not vacate, the landlord files an unlawful detainer complaint in Benton County District Court. You receive a summons and an opportunity to appear at a hearing.
Step 3 — Hearing: Appear at every hearing — failure to appear almost always results in a default judgment. You may raise defenses including payment, improper notice, and lease terms.
Step 4 — Writ of Possession: If the court rules for the landlord, a writ of possession authorizes the Benton County Sheriff to remove you.
Self-Help Eviction Is Illegal: Changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing your belongings without a court order is unlawful (Ark. Code § 18-60-308). Contact the Rogers Police Department and a legal aid organization immediately if this occurs.
No. Rogers has no rent control ordinance, and no Arkansas city has ever enacted rent control. Your landlord may raise your rent by any amount with proper written notice of at least one full rental period under Ark. Code § 18-16-101.
There is no limit on rent increases in Rogers or anywhere in Arkansas. For month-to-month tenants, the landlord must give at least one full rental period of written notice before an increase takes effect under Ark. Code § 18-16-101. Staying in the unit after the new rate takes effect constitutes acceptance of the new amount.
30 days after the termination of your tenancy, along with a written itemized statement of deductions, under Ark. Code § 18-16-304. If the landlord willfully fails to comply, you may recover double the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs under Ark. Code § 18-16-305. Provide your forwarding address in writing at move-out.
For month-to-month tenancies terminated without cause, at least one full rental period of written notice is required under Ark. Code § 18-16-101. After proper notice, if you do not vacate, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer action in Benton County District Court — they cannot remove you without a court order.
No. Self-help eviction — changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing your belongings without a court order — is illegal under Ark. Code § 18-60-308 and related common law. Contact the Rogers Police Department and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services immediately if your landlord attempts this.
Arkansas has no statutory implied warranty of habitability, so rent withholding and repair-and-deduct are generally unavailable. Your most effective tool is filing a housing code complaint with the City of Rogers's code enforcement division. Review your lease — an express maintenance obligation creates a contract claim. Contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services for guidance on next steps.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Tenant rights laws can change; verify current rules with a licensed Arkansas attorney or one of the legal aid organizations listed above. RentCheckMe is not a law firm and cannot provide legal representation or legal advice.
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