Bill > SB91

This bill prevents local government units in Arkansas from enacting or enforcing any ordinances or regulations that control or limit the amount charged for rental application fees, rental deposits, or rent for private residential or commercial properties. The bill amends two sections of Arkansas Code (§ 14-16-601 and § 14-54-1409) to explicitly prohibit local governments, such as counties, cities, villages, or townships, from imposing restrictions on rental fees and deposits. The preemption applies to all landlords, property owners, property managers, tenants, prospective tenants, and real estate companies doing business in Arkansas. However, the bill does not prevent local governmental units from managing and controlling residential properties in which they directly have a property interest. The key purpose of the legislation is to create a uniform, state-level approach to rental pricing by removing local governments' ability to set their own rules regarding rental application fees, deposits, and rent charges.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb91&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R