Eviction Process In Arkansas

Summary

In Arkansas, eviction for non-payment of rent involves a 3-day notice to pay or quit. If unpaid, the landlord can file an unlawful detainer lawsuit. If the landlord wins, the sheriff enforces the eviction. Shutting off utilities to force eviction is generally illegal.

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Hello Crystal, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Please provide a bit more detail so I can offer the most relevant guidance.
I live in Arkansas and the night before the sheriff came to get me out of my apartment the lights got shut off
Hello Crystal, it sounds like you're dealing with a tough situation. To better assist you, could you please clarify if the eviction was due to non-payment of rent or a different reason?
A non payment of rent
Hello Crystal, in Arkansas, eviction due to non-payment of rent typically follows these steps:
- Landlord gives a *-day notice to pay or quit.
- If rent isn't paid, the landlord may file an unlawful detainer lawsuit.
- If the landlord wins, the sheriff can enforce the eviction.
Remember, shutting off utilities to force eviction is generally illegal.