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:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Rent Due | $[________________________________] |
| Rent Period | [________________________________] to [________________________________] |
| Late Fees (if applicable per lease) | $[________________________________] |
| Previous Balance Due | $[________________________________] |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $[________________________________] |
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:
- Remove all personal belongings by the termination date
- Return all keys, garage door openers, and access devices to: [________________________________]
- Leave the premises in clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted
- Remove all trash and debris
- Disconnect utilities in your name as of [__/__/____]
- 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: [________________________________]
MOVE-OUT INSPECTION:
You have the right to be present at a move-out inspection. Please contact the landlord to schedule:
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
- The landlord may enter without notice only in cases of emergency
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:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Current Monthly Rent | $[________________________________] |
| Current Lease Type | ☐ Month-to-Month ☐ Week-to-Week |
NEW RENT INFORMATION:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Monthly Rent | $[________________________________] |
| Rent Increase Amount | $[________________________________] |
| Percentage Increase | [____]% |
| Effective Date | [__/__/____] |
NOTICE PERIOD:
☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of the rent increase, in accordance with Alabama law regarding modification of rental agreement terms.
☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least seven (7) days before the effective date of the rent increase.
ACCEPTANCE:
If you wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, no action is required. Your continued occupancy after the effective date will constitute acceptance of the new rent amount.
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:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Received | $[________________________________] |
| Additional Deposits (pet, etc.) | $[________________________________] |
| Interest (if applicable) | $[________________________________] |
| TOTAL DEPOSIT HELD | $[________________________________] |
ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:
| Item | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Rent | Period: [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Late Fees | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Cleaning | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Carpet Cleaning/Replacement | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Wall Repairs/Painting | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Appliance Repair/Replacement | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Window/Blind Repair | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Lock/Key Replacement | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Trash Removal | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Yard/Landscaping | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Other: [________________] | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| Other: [________________] | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] |
| TOTAL DEDUCTIONS | $[________________________________] |
DEPOSIT DISPOSITION:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Deposit Held | $[________________________________] |
| Less: Total Deductions | $[________________________________] |
| AMOUNT DUE TO TENANT | $[________________________________] |
☐ 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:
| Item | Move-In Condition | Move-Out Condition |
|---|---|---|
| [________________] | [________________] | [________________] |
| [________________] | [________________] | [________________] |
| [________________] | [________________] | [________________] |
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
YOUR RIGHT TO BE PRESENT:
You have the right to be present during the move-out inspection. If you wish to attend, please confirm your availability by contacting us at the number below.
☐ 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 Service: Delivered directly to tenant at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [________________________________]
☐ Delivery to Adult Resident: Delivered to [________________________________],
an adult residing at the premises, at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
☐ Posting and Mailing: After reasonable attempt to personally serve, notice was:
☐ Posted on the main entry door of the premises on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
☐ Mailed via first-class mail on [__/__/____]
☐ Certified Mail: Mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested
Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]
☐ First-Class Mail: Mailed via first-class mail
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]
☐ Other Method: [________________________________]
WITNESS (if applicable):
Witness Name: [________________________________]
Witness Address: [________________________________]
Witness Phone: [________________________________]
DECLARATION:
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alabama that the foregoing 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:
| Notice Type | Time Required | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Rent or Quit | 7 business days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 |
| Cure Lease Violation | 7 business days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 |
| Terminate Week-to-Week | 7 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-441 |
| Terminate Month-to-Month | 30 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-441 |
| Landlord Entry | 2 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 |
| Security Deposit Return | 60 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-201 |
Security Deposit Rules:
- Maximum Amount: No statutory limit
- Return Deadline: 60 days after termination and delivery of possession
- Itemization Required: Yes, written itemized statement required
- Allowable Deductions: Unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, other amounts owed under the lease
Service Methods:
Alabama law permits service by:
- Personal delivery to tenant
- Delivery to adult resident at premises
- Posting on premises and mailing (after failed personal service attempts)
- Certified mail
- As specified in the rental agreement
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.
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Last updated: February 2026
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