AR HB1166

Establishes implied quality standards for all residential leases requiring dwelling units to have functioning heating/air conditioning, electricity, potable water, sanitary sewer systems conforming to building codes, and a functioning roof and building envelope.

Allows tenants to notify landlords of noncompliance by certified mail, and if rent is current and landlord fails to remedy within 30 calendar days, tenant's sole remedy is lease termination without penalty and full security deposit refund.

Prohibits tenants from offsetting or withholding rent for violations of implied quality standards.

Exempts landlords from compliance liability if noncompliance was caused by tenant action, tenant family members, visitors, or if tenant unreasonably refused landlord entry to correct conditions.

Requires landlords to provide tenants reasonable opportunity before lease signing to inspect premises and have lease reviewed by attorney at tenant's expense, with tenant's only remedy if unsatisfied being to decline to rent.