Alabama Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Alabama landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
8
out of 10
Landlord Friendly
Key Law Summary — Alabama
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1 month
📋
Eviction Notice
7 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
30 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
2 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$156–$200
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Alabama
→Quick eviction process
→No rent control
→No late fee cap
⚖ Tenant Rights in Alabama
→Habitable conditions
→Privacy rights
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Move-in checklist
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Alabama
1
Serve Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 7 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $156–$200
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 30 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score8/10
Eviction Avg30 days
Notice Period7 days
Entry Notice2hr