Arkansas HOA & Condo Association Laws
Arkansas condominiums operate under the Horizontal Property Act, one of the older condo frameworks in the country, supplemented by nonprofit-corporation law for most HOAs. Governing documents carry heavy weight since the statute is comparatively thin.
Which statutes apply in Arkansas?
- Condominiums
- Arkansas Horizontal Property Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Arkansas boards and managers
- The Horizontal Property Act governs creation, common elements, and assessments for condos
- Most HOAs are governed primarily by their recorded covenants and the Nonprofit Corporation Act
- Assessment liens attach under the act and are foreclosable
Resale and disclosure requirements
No comprehensive statutory resale certificate — buyers rely on recorded declarations and association-provided statements of account.
Running associations in Arkansas?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Arkansas compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Arkansas?
Condominiums in Arkansas are governed by the Arkansas Horizontal Property Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-13-101 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Arkansas?
No comprehensive statutory resale certificate — buyers rely on recorded declarations and association-provided statements of account.
What software helps Arkansas associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Arkansas compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Arkansas before acting.