Alabama Landlord Notices Pack

ALABAMA LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

Comprehensive Notice Templates Under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

NOTICE 1: SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

ALABAMA STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO ALA. CODE § 35-9A-421

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AL ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AL ZIP: [____]
Unit/Apt. No.: [____]

NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-described premises due to nonpayment of rent.

RENT OWED:

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT:

Pursuant to Alabama Code § 35-9A-421, you are hereby given SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS from receipt of this notice to pay the full amount owed or vacate the premises.

DEADLINE TO PAY OR VACATE: [__/__/____]

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment shall be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Other: [________________]

Payment shall be delivered to: [________________________________]

During the hours of: [________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If you fail to pay the full amount due or vacate the premises within seven (7) business days after receipt of this notice, the rental agreement shall terminate, and the landlord may commence legal proceedings to recover possession of the premises, unpaid rent, late charges, court costs, and attorney's fees as permitted by law.

NOTICE: If any breach involving substantially the same acts or omissions as this breach has been cured by you within the past six (6) months, you may not cure this breach, and the rental agreement shall terminate upon the date specified above.

☐ This is a first notice for this type of breach.
☐ This is a subsequent notice. Previous notice was served on [__/__/____].

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]

NOTICE 2: SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (LEASE VIOLATION)

ALABAMA STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO ALA. CODE § 35-9A-421

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Alabama [____]

NOTICE OF MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT

You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your rental agreement and/or applicable law. The specific acts and/or omissions constituting the breach are as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S):

☐ Unauthorized occupant(s): [________________________________]
☐ Unauthorized pet(s): [________________________________]
☐ Excessive noise/disturbance on: [________________________________]
☐ Damage to property: [________________________________]
☐ Failure to maintain premises: [________________________________]
☐ Violation of health/safety codes: [________________________________]
☐ Illegal activity: [________________________________]
☐ Other lease violation: [________________________________]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:
Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]

DEMAND TO CURE:

Pursuant to Alabama Code § 35-9A-421, you are hereby given SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS from receipt of this notice to cure/remedy the above-described violation(s).

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If the breach is not remedied within seven (7) business days after receipt of this notice, the rental agreement shall terminate on [__/__/____], and you must vacate the premises. The landlord may then commence legal proceedings to recover possession.

NOTICE REGARDING REPEATED VIOLATIONS:

Under Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a), any breach involving substantially the same acts or omissions as a breach for which notice to terminate has previously been provided and cured cannot be cured again if the second breach occurs within six (6) months of the first breach.

☐ This is a first notice for this type of breach.
☐ This is a subsequent notice within six months. Previous notice dated [__/__/____]. This violation CANNOT be cured, and your tenancy will terminate on [__/__/____].

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 3: NOTICE OF LEASE TERMINATION (END OF TERM)

ALABAMA NOTICE OF TERMINATION PURSUANT TO ALA. CODE § 35-9A-441

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Alabama [____]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

☐ LANDLORD-INITIATED TERMINATION
☐ TENANT-INITIATED TERMINATION

Dear [________________________________]:

This letter serves as formal notice to terminate the tenancy at the above-referenced property.

TYPE OF TENANCY:

☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy - Seven (7) days' written notice required per Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b)
☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy - Thirty (30) days' written notice required per Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b)
☐ Fixed-Term Lease - Lease expires on [__/__/____]

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

REASON FOR TERMINATION (if applicable):
☐ End of lease term
☐ Non-renewal of month-to-month tenancy
☐ Sale of property
☐ Landlord or family member moving in
☐ Major renovation/rehabilitation
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Remove all personal belongings by the termination date
2. Return all keys, garage door openers, and access devices to: [________________________________]
3. Leave the premises in clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted
4. Remove all trash and debris
5. Disconnect utilities in your name as of [__/__/____]
6. Provide forwarding address for security deposit return

FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Please provide your forwarding address in writing to the landlord within [____] days of vacating:

Landlord Address: [________________________________]

OPTIONAL MOVE-OUT INSPECTION:

Alabama's URLTA does not create a statutory tenant right to a pre-move-out inspection. If the landlord offers an inspection, the parties may schedule one here. If it occurs before possession is returned, comply with the access rules in Ala. Code § 35-9A-303.

Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-201, your security deposit (less any lawful deductions) and an itemized statement will be mailed to your forwarding address within sixty (60) days after termination of tenancy and delivery of possession.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF ENTRY (INSPECTION/REPAIRS)

ALABAMA NOTICE OF ENTRY PURSUANT TO ALA. CODE § 35-9A-303

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Alabama [____]

NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S INTENT TO ENTER PREMISES

Pursuant to Alabama Code § 35-9A-303, you are hereby notified that the landlord or landlord's authorized agent intends to enter your rental unit.

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]

TIME OF ENTRY: Between [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM and [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Make repairs: [________________________________]
☐ Make improvements or alterations
☐ Supply agreed services
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective tenants
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective purchasers
☐ Exhibit unit to contractors/workmen
☐ Exhibit unit to mortgagees
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector inspection
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Under Alabama law (Ala. Code § 35-9A-303):

• The landlord must give at least TWO (2) DAYS' NOTICE before entry
• Entry must be at reasonable times
• A note posted on the primary entry door stating the intended time and purpose is a permitted access notice
• The statute separately permits access in an emergency, under a court order, in specified maintenance/absence situations, under a compliant showing notice, or when abandonment or surrender is reasonably suspected
• A separate advance schedule for repairs, maintenance, pest control, or health/safety service can eliminate an additional two-day notice; a tenant may consent to shorter notice, and a repair request is deemed consent for the requested work

TENANT'S PRESENCE:

☐ Your presence is requested
☐ Your presence is not required

If you cannot be present, please ensure the premises are accessible.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions or need to reschedule, please contact:

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 5: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

ALABAMA NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Alabama [____]

NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Dear [________________________________]:

This letter serves as official notice that your monthly rent will be increased as detailed below.

CURRENT RENT INFORMATION:

NEW RENT INFORMATION:

NOTICE PERIOD:

☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least thirty (30) days before the proposed effective date and before the applicable periodic rental date. This uses the § 35-9A-441(b) termination period as a conservative practice interval; the lease and enforceability of the proposed modification must still be reviewed.

☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least seven (7) days before the proposed effective date, using the § 35-9A-441(a) termination period as a conservative practice interval.

☐ Fixed-Term Lease: The current lease expressly permits this increase, or the increase will take effect only under a signed modification or after the fixed term ends. Do not unilaterally alter rent during a fixed term unless the lease and law permit it.

ACCEPTANCE:

The proposed increase is subject to the rental agreement and applicable law. Obtain written acknowledgment when possible; do not rely solely on continued occupancy to establish an enforceable mid-term modification.

This increase may not be imposed discriminatorily in retaliation for protected complaints or tenant-organizing activity. Ala. Code § 35-9A-501.

DECLINING THE INCREASE:

If you do not wish to pay the increased rent, you must provide written notice of your intent to terminate your tenancy in accordance with the notice requirements of your rental agreement and Alabama law.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Beginning [__/__/____], rent payments of $[________________________________] shall be due on the [____] day of each month.

Payment shall be made to: [________________________________]
Payment address: [________________________________]
Accepted payment methods: [________________________________]

QUESTIONS:

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact:

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 6: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION LETTER

ALABAMA SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPOSITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO ALA. CODE § 35-9A-201

Date: [__/__/____]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________], Alabama [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AL ZIP: [____]

TENANCY INFORMATION:
Lease Start Date: [__/__/____]
Lease End Date: [__/__/____]
Date Possession Returned: [__/__/____]
Keys Returned: ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING:

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

DEPOSIT DISPOSITION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________________________________]
☐ Full deposit applied to amounts owed; no refund due
☐ Deposit insufficient; tenant owes additional $[________________________________]

RECEIPTS/DOCUMENTATION:

☐ Copies of receipts/invoices for deductions are attached
☐ Receipts/invoices available upon request

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF DAMAGES (Beyond Normal Wear and Tear):

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT CONDITION COMPARISON:

ALABAMA LAW NOTICE:

Pursuant to Alabama Code § 35-9A-201, the landlord must return the security deposit (or provide an itemized statement of deductions) within SIXTY (60) DAYS after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by the tenant.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 7: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

ALABAMA MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Alabama [____]

NOTICE OF MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

Dear [________________________________]:

As your tenancy is scheduled to end on [__/__/____], we are writing to inform you of the move-out inspection process.

INSPECTION DETAILS:

Proposed Inspection Date: [__/__/____]
Proposed Inspection Time: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE:

Alabama's URLTA does not create a statutory right to attend a pre-move-out inspection. The landlord is offering attendance for documentation and scheduling purposes. If the inspection occurs before surrender, the parties must comply with Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 or agree to access.

☐ I wish to be present at the inspection
☐ I do not wish to be present at the inspection

SCHEDULING:

If the proposed date/time does not work for you, please contact us to reschedule:

Contact Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

PLEASE RESPOND BY: [__/__/____]

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

To maximize your security deposit return, please ensure the following before the inspection:

Kitchen:
☐ Clean stove, oven, and range hood
☐ Clean refrigerator inside and out (including under and behind)
☐ Clean dishwasher
☐ Clean countertops and cabinets (inside and out)
☐ Clean sink and disposal
☐ Clean floors

Bathrooms:
☐ Clean toilet, tub, shower, and sink
☐ Clean mirrors and fixtures
☐ Clean floors
☐ Remove mold/mildew

General (All Rooms):
☐ Patch small nail holes (per lease terms)
☐ Clean all light fixtures
☐ Clean windows and window sills
☐ Clean blinds/window coverings
☐ Vacuum carpets/clean floors
☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Remove all trash and debris

Exterior (if applicable):
☐ Mow lawn
☐ Remove weeds
☐ Clean patio/balcony
☐ Remove all personal items from yard

ITEMS TO RETURN:

☐ All keys (quantity: [____])
☐ Garage door opener(s) (quantity: [____])
☐ Mailbox key
☐ Pool/amenity access cards
☐ Parking permits
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Return items to: [________________________________]

FORWARDING ADDRESS:

Please provide your forwarding address for security deposit return:

New Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR LANDLORD NOTICES
STATE OF ALABAMA

I, [________________________________], being duly sworn, hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the following notice:

TYPE OF NOTICE SERVED:

☐ Seven-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
☐ Seven-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (Lease Violation)
☐ Notice of Lease Termination
☐ Notice of Entry
☐ Notice of Rent Increase
☐ Security Deposit Itemization Letter
☐ Move-Out Inspection Notice
☐ Other: [________________________________]

SERVED UPON:

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Property Address: [________________________________], Alabama [____]

METHOD OF SERVICE:

☐ Personal Delivery to Tenant: Delivered on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

Location: [________________________________]

☐ U.S. Mail: Mailed on [__/__/____]

Tracking Number, if any: [________________________________]

Documented receipt date, when legally relevant: [__/__/____]

☐ Primary-Door Posting for a § 35-9A-303 Entry Notice Only: Posted on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM. Do not select this for termination or eviction notice without Alabama legal advice.

☐ Other Method Confirmed by Counsel: [________________________________]

Documented receipt date: [__/__/____]

WITNESS (if applicable):

Witness Name: [________________________________]
Witness Address: [________________________________]
Witness Phone: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the foregoing service record is true and correct.

Executed on [__/__/____] at [________________________________], Alabama.

________________________________________
Signature of Person Who Served Notice

Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

NOTARIZATION (Optional):

State of Alabama
County of [________________________________]

Subscribed and sworn to before me on [__/__/____].

________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

ALABAMA LANDLORD-TENANT LAW QUICK REFERENCE

Key Notice Periods:

Security Deposit Rules:

• Maximum Amount: One month's periodic rent, except additional security may be demanded for pets, tenant-requested changes to the premises, or increased liability risks
• Return Deadline: 60 days after termination and delivery of possession
• Itemization Required: Yes, written itemized statement required
• Allowable Deductions: Accrued rent and damages suffered because of the tenant's noncompliance with Ala. Code § 35-9A-301, with amounts withheld itemized in writing

Delivery and Proof:

Ala. Code § 35-9A-144 supplies general notice rules but expressly states that those rules do not apply to notice required to terminate a tenancy or evict a tenant. Do not treat the lawsuit-service alternatives in § 35-9A-461(c) as automatic pre-suit notice methods. Use a method authorized by the rental agreement and current law that can prove receipt where § 35-9A-421 measures the deadline from receipt; obtain Alabama legal review before relying on posting, substitute delivery, or mail alone.

Sources:

• Alabama Legislature, Code of Alabama portal — https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama
• Ala. Code § 35-9A-201 — https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-35/chapter-9a/article-2/section-35-9a-201/
• Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 — https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-35/chapter-9a/article-3/section-35-9a-303/
• Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 — https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-35/chapter-9a/article-4/division-2/section-35-9a-421/
• Ala. Code § 35-9A-441 — https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-35/chapter-9a/article-4/division-3/section-35-9a-441/
• Ala. Code § 35-9A-501 — https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-35/chapter-9a/article-5/section-35-9a-501/

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Alabama landlord-tenant laws are subject to change. Consult with an Alabama-licensed attorney for specific legal matters.