Private Road Laws in Arkansas

Governing Law

Arkansas Code § 27-66-401 governs private road easements and adjacent landowner obligations.

Road Associations in Arkansas

Voluntary road maintenance associations are formed by written agreement; no state statute governs formation.

Notable Facts

Arkansas recognizes prescriptive easements after 7 years of open, notorious, continuous use.

Cost Sharing

Cost sharing is by private agreement; equal division among users is the common default.

Dispute Resolution

Circuit courts handle road and easement disputes; small claims court for minor cost disputes.

Key Topics for Arkansas Homeowners

• Private road maintenance obligations under Arkansas law
• How to establish or challenge an easement in Arkansas
• Forming a road maintenance association
• Drafting a legally sound cost-sharing agreement
• Steps to resolve private road disputes without litigation