AL landlord resources
Lee County rental market
Rental-market planning in Lee County, Alabama, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,595
- Metro
- Auburn-Opelika, AL
- Population (Census 2023)
- 183,215
The comparison figure is $1,378. It is the median of the supplied county ZORI figures within Alabama, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 15.7% above that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $19,140
- One vacant week, annualized
- $368
- Example 3× income threshold
- $4,785
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Alabama dataset, not independent Lee County ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Alabama: Security deposits
May not exceed one month's periodic rent, except pet deposits, deposits for tenant-requested changes, or increased liability risks (Ala. Code § 35-9A-201(a)).
No statutory requirement to pay interest.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 60 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Alabama: Notices and tenancy endings
Nonpayment: written notice terminating on a date not less than 7 business days after receipt (Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b)).
Month-to-month terminated by written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date (Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b)).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: District Court.
Alabama: Rent regulation
Ala. Code § 11-80-8.1 prohibits local governments from controlling rent; no statewide rent control.
Alabama: Licensing and registration
No statewide residential rental/landlord license; local business-license requirements may apply.
Alabama: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Name/address of owner or manager authorized to receive notices (Ala. Code § 35-9A-202)
Sources supplied for Alabama
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-201 (deposit cap & return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 (termination for nonpayment)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-441 (periodic tenancy termination)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30
- US Census population estimates, Vintage 2023
Offices listed in the dataset
- Office of the Alabama Attorney General , Consumer ProtectionAttorney General
- U.S. HUD , AlabamaFederal Housing (HUD)