MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST (ALABAMA)

Property: [ADDRESS]
Unit: [UNIT] | Tenant(s): [NAMES] | Move-In Date: [DATE] | Move-Out Date: [DATE]

A. ENTRY / LIVING AREAS

• Walls/paint: [NOTES]
• Floors/carpet: [NOTES]
• Windows/screens/locks: [NOTES]
• Doors/locks/keys: [NOTES]

B. KITCHEN

• Appliances (stove/oven/fridge/dishwasher/microwave): [CONDITION]
• Cabinets/counters/sink/faucet: [NOTES]
• GFCI/Outlets/Lights: [NOTES]

C. BATHROOMS

• Fixtures (toilet/sink/shower/tub): [NOTES]
• Caulk/grout/ventilation: [NOTES]
• GFCI/Outlets/Lights: [NOTES]

D. BEDROOMS

• Floors/carpet: [NOTES]
• Closet doors/shelves: [NOTES]
• Windows/screens/locks: [NOTES]

E. SAFETY

• Smoke/CO detectors present and tested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Fire extinguishers (if required): ☐ Present ☐ N/A
• Security devices (locks/latches/peep-hole): [NOTES]

F. PLUMBING / HVAC / ELECTRICAL

• Water heater temp/condition: [NOTES]
• HVAC operation/filters: [NOTES]
• Visible leaks: [NOTES]

G. EXTERIOR / COMMON AREAS

• Entry, mailbox, parking space: [NOTES]
• Yard/balcony/patio: [NOTES]

H. NOTES / REPAIRS AGREED

[LIST AGREED REPAIRS AND DEADLINES]

I. TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Tenant received keys: [___] Yes | Number of keys/remotes: [COUNT].
Photos taken: ☐ Yes ☐ No.

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Move-In Inspection Date: ___________ Move-Out Inspection Date: ___________

Tenant: _____________________________ Tenant: _____________________________
Landlord/Agent: ______________________

ALABAMA SECURITY DEPOSIT RULES (SUMMARY)

• Maximum deposit: One month's rent (residential tenancies under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act).
• Written notice: Landlord must provide tenant with a written statement of the condition of the premises at move-in; tenant may inspect and note any damage.
• Deposit return and itemization: Landlord must return the deposit within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, with an itemized statement of any deductions.
• Permissible deductions: Unpaid rent, damages beyond ordinary wear and tear, and other charges allowed under the lease.
• Bad faith retention: Tenant may recover up to two times the security deposit if landlord wrongfully withholds deposit in bad faith.

[// GUIDANCE: Confirm Code of Alabama Section 35-9A-201 requirements before use. Provide the tenant a copy of this checklist and retain photos with date stamps. Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to most residential tenancies but has some exemptions.]