An Alabama rental lease agreement is a written and oral legally binding contract between the Landlord and Tenant(s). Oral agreements are considered tenancy-at-will with no specific end date.
Form Options By Type
Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
What to Include in the Agreement Form
Disclosures (2)
- Landlord’s Contact Details
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Security Deposit
Maximum Amount – Landlords may not charge Tenants a security deposit equal to more than one month’s rent. The security deposit must be placed in an escrow account with a bank or lending institution.
Returning to Tenant – A security deposit must be returned to the Tenant within 60 days after the lease end date.
Source: §35-9A-201
Landlord Access
Breach of Agreement
Repairs and Maintenance
FAQs
1. How binding is a lease agreement in Alabama? The agreement becomes legally binding once the Landlord and Tenant have signed the form.
2. How to evict someone without a lease agreement in Alabama? The Landlord must notify the Tenant in writing to vacate the property after seven days of no rent payments in a rental without a lease (tenancy-at-will).
3. When does a guest become a Tenant in Alabama? A guest becomes a Tenant when staying on the rental property for an extended period of time.
4. What are Tenant rights in Alabama? The right to rental a dwelling that is habitable, privacy, non-discrimination, and the right of security deposit returns.
5. What time is it in Alabama? Find the current time in Alabama by using an online clock.
6. What channel is the Alabama game on? Check local sport listings and networks.
7. What time zone is it in Alabama? Alabama is mostly in the Central Time Zone (CT) but there are a few locations in eastern Alabama that are in the Eastern Time Zone (ET).
8. Is weed legal in Alabama? No, recreational marijuana is not illegal although medical marijuana use is legal in Alabama under certain conditions.
9. What does lank mean in Alabama? As a slang word, “Lank” means tall and thin.
10. What is Alabama known for? Southern cuisine, college football, history, the Civil Rights Movement, and beautiful nature.
11. What is an Alabama hot pocket? Slang word for a talk that’s not appropriate.
12. What is the capital of Alabama? Montgomery.
13. Where’s my Alabama State refund? Use the refund tracker tool on the Alabama Department of Revenue website.
14. Does Alabama have state income tax? Yes.
15. Is Alabama a community property state? No. Alabama follows the equitable distribution principles when the division of property takes place.
Recommended Services
- Alabama Real Estate Commission – Alabama.gov