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SB 501

TO CREATE THE TENANT POSSESSIONS RECOVERY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE A LANDLORD TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO A TENANT WHEN A COURT HAS ISSUED A WRIT OF POSSESSION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Ennett and 2 co-sponsors

Arkansas bill requiring landlords to notify tenants when courts issue eviction writs to protect tenant access to personal possessions during evictions.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SB 501

Legislative bill overview

SB 501 would require landlords to provide tenants with specific notice when a court issues a writ of possession (an eviction order). The bill appears designed to establish procedures under a "Tenant Possessions Recovery Act" to ensure tenants have adequate information about court-ordered evictions and potentially their rights regarding personal property.

Why is this important

Eviction proceedings can result in tenants losing not only housing but also personal belongings if procedures aren't clearly followed. Clear notice requirements could prevent situations where tenants are unaware of eviction timelines or lose access to personal property. This affects vulnerable populations and has implications for landlord-tenant law uniformity across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord compliance costs: Additional notice requirements may increase administrative burdens and expenses for property managers, particularly small landlords
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's specifics on what "certain notice" entails and timelines weren't fully detailed in available information, potentially creating enforcement uncertainty
  • Possession recovery procedures: The "recovery" mechanism for tenant possessions is unclear—whether this creates new landlord liability or changes existing property storage laws could significantly impact both parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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