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AR HB1814

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frederick Love

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 18-16-101, which established criminal penalties for tenants who fail to pay rent or refuse to vacate after notice
  • Eliminates the misdemeanor charge for tenants who willfully refuse to vacate after 10 days' written notice from landlord
  • Removes the daily fine of $25.00 per day for each day a tenant fails to vacate premises
  • Eliminates requirements for tenants to deposit rent into court registry during eviction proceedings and the Class B misdemeanor penalty for failure to do so

Legislative Description

To Reform Residential Eviction Procedures By Repealing The Statute Authorizing Criminal Penalties For Failure To Pay Rent.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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