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Alabama Deposit return deadline

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Alabama?

Refund or itemized list of deductions within 60 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered; if late, the landlord owes double the original deposit.

Verified Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-201(b), (c), (f) · last checked 2026-10-15

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