Statutes
In Alabama, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed by two sets of laws: Chapter 9 – Landlord and Tenant and Chapter 9A – Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act under Title 35 of the Code of Alabama. Chapter 9 deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Each section is outlined and linked below.
- Title 35 – Property
- Chapter 9 – Landlord Tenant
- Chapter 9A – Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Code § 35-9A-201(a) – Security Deposit Maximum
- Code § 35-9A-301 – Tenant to maintain dwelling unit
- Code § 35-9A-201(b) – Withholding of Security Deposit
- Code § 35-9A-201(c) – Security Deposit Withholding
- Code § 35-9A-201(d) – Itemized List of Damages and Charges
- Code § 35-9A-201(f) – Failure to Comply with Security Deposit Regulations
- Code § 35-9A-161(c) – Rent Due Date
- Code § 8-8-15 – Returned Check Fees
- Code § 35-9A-401 – Tenant Rights to Terminate Rental Agreement
- Code § 35-9A-407 – Prohibition of Self-Help Evictions
- Code § 35-9A-421(c) – Landlord Right to Recover Court and Attorney’s Fees
- Code § 35-9A-423(c) – Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate Damages
- Code § 35-9A-441(b) – Notice to Terminate a Month-to-Month Lease
- Code § 35-9A-441(a) – Notice to Terminate a Week-to-Week Lease
- Code § 35-9A-421(b) – Notice to Terminate for Nonpayment of Rent
- Code § 35-9A-421(a) – Notice for Lease Violation
- Code § 35-9A-303(d) – Notice Before Entry for Maintenance and Repairs
- Code § 35-9A-303(a)(1) – Emergency Entry without Notice
- Code § 35-9A-303(b)(4) – Notice for Showing the Property
- Code § 35-9A-202 – Landlord Disclosure of Names and Addresses
- Code § 35-9A-204 – Landlord’s Duties
- Code § 35-9A-301 – Tenant’s Duties
- Code § 35-9A-501(a) – Retaliation Prohibition