Alabama URLTA, Ala. Code § 35-9A
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Alabama caps the security deposit at one month rent (excluding pet and alteration deposits) under Ala. Code § 35-9A-201, with a 35-day return. Entry requires 2 days notice; nonpayment requires a 7-day notice to pay or quit.
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Ala. Code § 35-9A-201
Deposit cap
1× rent (pet/alteration deposits excluded); 35-day return.
Ala. Code § 35-9A-303
Notice to enter
2 days.
Ala. Code § 35-9A-421
Nonpayment notice
7-day notice.
Required disclosures in Alabama
- ·Owner/agent identification (§ 35-9A-202)
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Alabama landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1× (pet deposit extra) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 35 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 2 days (§ 35-9A-303) |
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