Fort Smith, AR asked in Real Estate Law for Arkansas

Q: I've played my landlord a whole years rent up front... Been there 2 months and I can't stay... Will I get my money back

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Nick Henry
Nick Henry
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  • Bentonville, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: Arkansas does not have any statutes that relate to prepaid rent. That being said, if the reason for not being able to stay in the lease is related to military, you may have protection for refund through the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. You could also be able to offset any prepaid rent if lease allows for subleasing or other remedies.

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