Alabama lease agreements are used to create a binding lease contract between a landlord and a tenant. The contract ensures that the tenant will pay a monthly fee in exchange for access to a livable property. The document has full legal justification and can be used for leverage if either the tenant or landlord does not hold up their side of the agreement.
Contents
By Type (6)
- Commercial Lease Agreement
- Lease-to-Own Agreement
- Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
- Roommate Lease Agreement
- Standard Lease Agreement
- Sublease Agreement
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Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
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Landlord-Tenant Laws
Statutes – Title 35, Chapter 9A (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
Required Disclosures
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Required to be attached and signed by the landlord and tenant if the property’s structure was constructed before 1978.
Owner/Manager Identification – All agreements must state the person in charge of maintaining the premises, whether it’s the landlord or someone instructed to act on their behalf (§ 35-9A-202).
Security Deposit Laws
Maximum Amount ($)
A landlord may charge no more than one (1) month’s rent to a tenant in a residential lease. The landlord may charge separate deposits for pets and other “increased liability risks” (Section 35-9A-201(a)).
Returning to Tenant
The landlord must return the security deposit within sixty (60) days to the tenant after the lease has terminated and the tenant has delivered possession Section 35-9A-201(b).
When is Rent Due? (grace period)
Rent is due on the date mentioned in the lease agreement. There is no grace period (Section 35-9A-161(c)).
Eviction Notice (non-payment)
7-Day Notice to Quit – If the tenant is late on rent the landlord can send the tenant a 7-day notice to quit which will terminate the lease unless rent is paid-in-full (Section 35-9A-421(b)).
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Maximum Fees ($)
Late Rent Penalties
The maximum a landlord may charge as much as desired for late rent. It is recommended whichever the penalty that it’s written in the lease agreement.
NSF Checks
A landlord may charge up to $30 for any non-sufficient funds check paid by a tenant (Section 12-17-224).
Tenant’s Unclaimed Property
If a tenant has abandoned their items in a residence, the landlord will be able to dispose of them within fourteen (14) days after the termination of the lease (Section 35-9A-423(d)).
