AL landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in Alabama
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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.
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
Offices listed in the dataset
- Office of the Alabama Attorney General , Consumer ProtectionAttorney General
- U.S. HUD , AlabamaFederal Housing (HUD)