February 26, 2013

1 Day Late on Rent Can Land You in Jail? A Shockingly Draconian Renters Law (Hard Times USA) | Alternet

1 Day Late on Rent Can Land You in Jail? A Shockingly Draconian Renters Law (Hard Times USA) | Alternet
"Arkansas is the only U.S. state where tenants can wind up with a criminal record if they can’t afford to pay their rent on time. The state’s “failure to vacate" laws allow landlords, without independent investigation, to charge tenants with a misdemeanor offense and have them arrested if they fail to move out after receiving a 10-day eviction notice. Landlords can give tenants the notice after they are only one day late with their payment."