Alabama Standard Residential Lease Agreement

An Alabama standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and tenant to lease livable space for a fixed period. It is commonly written for one year, with the tenant also required to pay utilities and other services. The tenant may be required to undergo a credit check and pay a security deposit before signing a lease.

Create Document
Fill Now
Adobe PDF icon Adobe PDF
Microsoft Word icon Microsoft Word
OpenDocument icon OpenDocument

Last updated October 6th, 2024

Document Preview

An Alabama standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and tenant to lease livable space for a fixed period. It is commonly written for one year, with the tenant also required to pay utilities and other services. The tenant may be required to undergo a credit check and pay a security deposit before signing a lease.

141 Downloads
  1. Home »
  2. Lease Agreements »
  3. Alabama »
  4. Standard

Disclosures

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – If a residence was constructed before January 1, 1978, a landlord must complete this disclosure and give it to the tenant. (24 CFR 35.92)

Landlord Identification – Mentioned in the lease or as an attachment, the landlord must include the contact details of the landlord or someone authorized on the premises.(§ 35-9A-202(a))

Rent Grace Period

There is no rent grace period in Alabama. The tenant must pay rent at the time and in the manner agreed in the lease.(§ 35-9A-161(c))

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – One month’s rent.(§ 35-9A-201(a))

Returning – It is required that the landlord return the security deposit within 60 days after the tenant has vacated the premises. (§ 35-9A-201(b))

  • Deductions – If deductions exist, an itemized list of what was charged must be disclosed to the tenant.(§ 35-9A-201(c))
  • Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – If the tenant doesn’t forward their new address to the landlord, the security deposit becomes forfeited after 90 days. (§ 35-9A-201(d))