Do this today
- Write the date, time, and how they entered.
- Ask in writing for notice next time, if that is the rule.
- If it felt like harassment, Little Rock 311 or legal aid — not a group chat.
Can a landlord in Little Rock enter whenever they want?
Generally no — except that emergencies and the lease can change the picture. Arkansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is the Arkansas starting point. Write down any entry you believe was improper. Arkansas state law is the book. Little Rock 311/code is the conditions door.
What if they keep coming in?
A pattern of unannounced entry can be a harassment or privacy problem. Little Rock 311 may take a complaint. Legal aid can tell you whether Arkansas gives a specific remedy. Do not change the locks without advice.
Is Little Rock the same as the rest of Arkansas for renters?
Arkansas state law is the book. Little Rock 311/code is the conditions door. Pulaski County District Court — landlord-tenant hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.
The Little Rock layer
Arkansas state law is the book. Little Rock 311/code is the conditions door.
Arkansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ark. Code §§ 18-17-101 to 18-17-913) is the Arkansas floor. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.
Little Rock questions
How much notice does a landlord in Little Rock have to give before entering?
That hour-count or day-count is in Arkansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and sometimes in a city rule. This desk does not invent it. Write down what happened and take it to legal aid or Little Rock 311.
Is Little Rock the same as the rest of Arkansas for renters?
Arkansas state law is the book. Little Rock 311/code is the conditions door. Pulaski County District Court — landlord-tenant hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.
What number should I call in Little Rock?
Danger: 911. Mental-health crisis: 988. City services: 311. Court papers: LawHelp.org the same day. Little Rock 311 does not replace legal aid when a case is filed.
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Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org
