How long does a landlord in Alabama have to return a security deposit?
60 calendar days after you move out
In plain terms, the statute says
If the landlord fails to mail a timely refund or accounting within the sixty-day period, the landlord must pay the tenant double the amount of the tenant's original deposit; the statute conditions that on nothing but lateness, so it is strict and needs no finding of bad faith or willfulness. The section does not preclude either side from recovering other damages to which it is entitled.
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How long does a landlord in Alabama have to return a security deposit?
Alabama: 60 calendar days after you move out.
What happens if a landlord in Alabama is late?
If the landlord fails to mail a timely refund or accounting within the sixty-day period, the landlord must pay the tenant double the amount of the tenant's original deposit; the statute conditions that on nothing but lateness, so it is strict and needs no finding of bad faith or willfulness. The section does not preclude either side from recovering other damages to which it is entitled.
Where can I read Alabama's security-deposit law?
Alabama's rule is in Ala. Code § 35-9A-201. The link on this page goes to the official text, so you can read the section yourself rather than take our word for it.
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