An Alabama lease agreement establishes an arrangement where a tenant rents a landlord’s property in exchange for monthly payments. It should include the move-in date, rent amount, and the responsibilities of each party.
An Alabama lease agreement establishes an arrangement where a tenant rents a landlord’s property in exchange for monthly payments. It should include the move-in date, rent amount, and the responsibilities of each party.
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An Alabama lease agreement establishes an arrangement where a tenant rents a landlord’s property in exchange for monthly payments. It should include the move-in date, rent amount, and the responsibilities of each party.
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Rental Application – This document allows landlords to properly screen a tenant by obtaining their consent to run a credit and background report.
Maximum Amount ($) – One month’s rent is the maximum a landlord may request for a security deposit. [3]
Collecting Interest – There is no statute requiring a landlord to collect interest on the security deposit on behalf of the tenant.
Returning to Tenant – The landlord has 60 days to return the security deposit. [4] If a forwarding address wasn’t provided, the deposit must be sent to the tenant’s last-known address or, if none, to the rental property (deposits left unclaimed for 90 days will be forfeited). [5]
Itemized List Required? – Yes, if the landlord has any deductions to the security deposit, it must be included in an itemized list and sent to the tenant within 60 days of lease termination. [6]
Separate Bank Account? – No, there is no statute requiring the landlord to hold a security deposit in a separate bank account.
General Access – The landlord must give two days’ notice before entering the tenant’s property for the following reasons: [7]
Immediate Access – Landlords can only enter without notice in an emergency or with a court order. [8]
Grace Period – There is no grace period in Alabama; rent is due on the day agreed upon in the lease agreement . [9]
Maximum Late Fee ($) – Alabama law does not specify a limit to the amount landlords can charge for late rent.
Bad Check (NSF) Fee – A maximum fee of $30 can be charged for a bounced check. [10]
Withholding Rent – The tenant cannot withhold rent in an effort to enforce their rights . [11]
Non-Payment of Rent – A 7-day notice to quit can be sent to the tenant the day after rent is late. [12]
Non-Compliance – A 7-day notice to quit can be sent to the tenant if they violate any portion of their lease. If the violation is not cured within the 7-day period, the tenant must vacate the property. [13]
Tenant Maintenance – If the tenant fails to repair a health and safety issue within seven days of being notified or as quickly as the condition requires, the landlord can enter the unit, make necessary repairs, and bill the tenant for the costs. [14]
Lockouts – The landlord cannot change the locks if the tenant resides on the property, even if they violate their lease. A court order must be obtained to change the locks. [15]
Leaving Before the End Date – If a tenant leaves before the lease ends, they will be liable for lost rent for the months the property remains vacant. [16]
Month-to-Month Tenancy – 30 days’ notice is required by the landlord or tenant to cancel a month-to-month tenancy. [18]
Unclaimed Property – The landlord must store the tenant’s belongings for 14 days following lease termination. Afterward, the landlord may sell the unclaimed property. [19]
