05-03-2025
Fayetteville City Council votes to repeal ordinance that limits rental application fees
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Fayetteville City Council votes on March 4 to repeal its ordinance limiting rental application and background fees to $40.
The city council voted 7-1 to repeal Ordinance 6800.
Fayetteville city attorney Kit Williams and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said that the ordinance 'likely' violated state code.
A bill filed in the Arkansas legislature on Jan. 23 by Sen. Clint Penzo (R-Springdale) aims to limit local governments' control over rent and rental deposit fees. The bill passed the Arkansas Senate and has been sent to the House.
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