📄 Alabama Lease Agreement
Free Configurable Residential Lease — Alabama Compliant
Alabama Rental Agreement: Alabama’s landlord-tenant law requires landlords to maintain habitability under Code § 35-9A-204 and return security deposits within 60 days of move-out with itemized deductions.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
Nonpayment Notice (Alabama): 7 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
🔒 Security Deposit
Deposit Limit (Alabama): One month’s rent maximum for most residential tenancies.
⚡ Utilities
🐾 Pets & Occupants
✨ Required Alabama Disclosures
The following disclosures are required in Alabama:
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in checklist recommended
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This configurable lease agreement is designed specifically for Alabama landlords and incorporates the key requirements of Alabama Code Title 35, Chapter 9A (Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act).
Security Deposit Rules
One month’s rent maximum for most residential tenancies. Alabama’s landlord-tenant law requires landlords to maintain habitability under Code § 35-9A-204 and return security deposits within 60 days of move-out with itemized deductions.
Nonpayment of Rent — Notice Requirements
7 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. Proper written notice is required before filing for eviction. See the Alabama eviction notice laws guide for full procedural requirements.
Rent Control Status
No rent control — preempted statewide. See Alabama rent increase laws for current limits and notice requirements.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in checklist recommended
Key Alabama Landlord Resources
For complete landlord-tenant law guidance, see our Alabama security deposit laws, lease termination laws, landlord entry laws, and tenant screening laws. For professional tenant screening with same-day results, visit our screening services.
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