AL landlord resources
Lease preparation education in Alabama
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
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.
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
Offices listed in the dataset
- Office of the Alabama Attorney General , Consumer ProtectionAttorney General
- U.S. HUD , AlabamaFederal Housing (HUD)