Everything you need to know about rent & lease debt in Arkansas: the statute of limitations is 5 years, garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
5 years
Statute of limitations (oral/implied contracts)
$3,200
Avg. rent & lease debt in US
25% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In Arkansas, rent & lease debt falls under oral/implied contracts with a statute of limitations of 5 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under Arkansas law.
Credit/Open
5 years
Written
5 years
Oral
5 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with Arkansas-specific laws like the AR Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
In Arkansas, the SOL for this debt type is 5 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for rent & lease debt in Arkansas, garnishment is limited to: 25% of disposable earnings.
AR Deceptive Trade Practices Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These Arkansas-specific protections apply to your rent & lease debt case:
All Arkansas Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
Rent & Lease Debt Dispute Guide
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