# Ark. Code Ann. § 18-11-109: Property owner right to repair - Definition

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 18-11-109
- **Heading:** Property owner right to repair - Definition
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 18-11-109

## Text

(a) As used in this section, "premises" means a dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part and facilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas, and facilities found on real property. (b) A real property owner has the right to: (1) Repair any defect or disrepair found on the premises owned by the real property owner; and (2) Maintain in good repair the premises owned by the real property owner. (c) This section does not limit the authority of the state, county, or municipality to adopt and enforce state building codes and fire prevention standards, require permits, or abate nuisances that do not distinguish between a primary residence and single-family rental property. Added by Act 2021, No. 1073,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) As used in this section, "premises" means a dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part and facilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas, and facilities found on real property.

(b) A real property owner has the right to: (1) Repair any defect or disrepair found on the premises owned by the real property owner; and (2) Maintain in good repair the premises owned by the real property owner.

(1) Repair any defect or disrepair found on the premises owned by the real property owner; and

(2) Maintain in good repair the premises owned by the real property owner.

(c) This section does not limit the authority of the state, county, or municipality to adopt and enforce state building codes and fire prevention standards, require permits, or abate nuisances that do not distinguish between a primary residence and single-family rental property.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1073,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

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